NBA: ‘The best times of my life’ - Klay Thompson leaves Golden State Warriors, Steph Curry pays 'Killa Klay' tribute
Published 06/07/2024 at 13:12 GMT+1
Klay Thompson has pulled the curtain down on his unforgettable 13-year spell with the Golden State Warriors. The 34-year-old leaves California having set an impressive legacy, winning four NBA titles. Thompson confirmed news of his departure on Instagram, while team-mate Steph Curry offered his own to tribute to man he called "Killa Klay." Thompson is expected to join the Dallas Mavericks.
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Klay Thompson has called time on his glittering 13-year spell with the Golden State Warriors ahead of a widely expected move to the Dallas Mavericks.
Thomas leaves the San Francisco outfit after winning four titles after reaching the NBA Finals four times between 2015 and 2022.
He said on Instagram: "Oh Bay Area, there are not enough words and images to convey how I really feel about y'all.
"From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for the best times of my life. It was such an honour to put that Dubs jersey on from day one."
The 34-year-old leaves the Warriors having made an indelible mark on the team’s history, after helping the franchise end a 40-year wait for a title in 2015.
Back-to-back titles followed in 2017 and 2018, before Thompson showed immense resilience to recover from two years out with a knee injury to win a fourth title in 2022.
"I really just wanted to be the best I could be and help bring as many championships as possible to the region,” he added.
"The best part was not the rings, though. It was the friendships I made that will last a lifetime."
Steph Curry paid tribute to his now former team-mate after a stellar partnership which yielded a new NBA 3-pointer record in a glorious three-season spell between 2014 and 2016.
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"Gonna miss you," said Curry on Instagram.
"Even though we won’t finish the journey together, what we did will never be done again.
“Couldn’t have imagined a better run with you and [Draymond Green]. Changed the whole Bay Area. Changed the way the game is played. Killa Klay at the centre of it all.
"Thank you for everything bro. Go enjoy playing basketball and doing what you do. Splash Bros 4 life my guy."
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