Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had a kind parting message for NBA great Klay Thompson.
Thompson exited the Warriors this offseason and joined the Dallas Mavericks. Klay’s maneuver east to Dallas means that an incredible era of basketball in the Bay Area has officially ended.
With Thompson, the Warriors won four NBA championships from 2015 to 2022. They were one of the most dominant teams of all time and had one of the most dominant runs of any team in any sport. Klay was an integral part of that as one-half of the famed Splash Bros with teammate Stephen Curry.
Thompson and the Warriors warmly said goodbye to each other this past weekend. Kerr also had kind words for Klay on his way out, suggesting he’ll be immortalized outside of Chase Center someday.
“Klay is going to have a statue outside Chase someday … he’ll be beloved by his teammates, coaches and our fans forever.”
Steve Kerr offers a touching tribute to Klay Thompson’s legacy in the Bay 🥲 pic.twitter.com/BL42xK66qk
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) July 7, 2024
“The memories endure. Klay’s gonna have a statue outside Chase someday,” Kerr said. “He’ll be beloved by his teammates and coaches and our fans forever. It’s never easy, but it’s all going to work out for him.”
The sports world appeared to agree in unison with Kerr’s foresight.
Kerr’s voice shaking 💔 https://t.co/1ASs8pqzYI
— pepito (@GreatKrus) July 7, 2024
The should do a trio statue with Steph in the middle when they all retire https://t.co/ty26eBlr3E
— Jay ville (@Jayville0) July 7, 2024
It better be Klay and Steph splashing around in a pool or I don’t care. https://t.co/KrocTDHSK1
— Cold Stone Steve Austin (@drvinnyboombats) July 7, 2024
A statue of the big 3 would be cool. Probably never have an era like that again https://t.co/TzkE5XBvFt
— Prolific.. So Gifted 🙌🏾 (@Imm_Straight) July 7, 2024
