After spending the first 13 years of his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson has a new home.
Earlier this week, the five-time All-Star agreed to a three-year, $50 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, bringing an end to his storied run with Golden State.
Taking to X on Saturday, the Warriors reacted to the news that Thompson is joining the defending Western Conference champions. And in doing so, Golden State made it clear that it considers the 34-year-old one of its franchise’s all-time greats.
“Klay’s legacy will live on forever and we look forward to the day we can retire his #11 jersey at Chase Center, where he will join a host of Warriors immortals, including those who helped shape this recent dynasty—himself included,” the Warriors wrote.
Golden State also shared a video featuring some of the many highlights from Thompson’s Warriors tenure.
Klay’s legacy will live on forever and we look forward to the day we can retire his #11 jersey at Chase Center, where he will join a host of Warriors immortals, including those who helped shape this recent dynasty—himself included. pic.twitter.com/yUJFhfcic7
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) July 6, 2024
Before Klay Thompson embarks on his next chapter, take a look back at one hour of his greatest moments with the Golden State Warriors. pic.twitter.com/euaMcIodLf
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) July 6, 2024
The Warriors’ post comes one day after Thompson had shared a message of his own with his now-former franchise.
“Oh Bay Area, there are not enough words and images to convey how I really feel about y’all,” the four-time NBA champion wrote in an Instagram post. “From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for the best times of my life. It was such an honor to put that Dubs jersey on from day 1. I really just wanted to be the best I could be and help bring as many championships as possible to the region. The best part was not the rings though, it was the friendships I made that will last a lifetime.”
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