The prospect of a reduced role wouldn’t prevent Klay Thompson from re-signing with the Warriors this offseason, he told Logan Murdock of The Ringer. Thompson will become an unrestricted free agent if he doesn’t sign an extension.
“Yeah, there’s nothing wrong with that,” he said. “I’ll be 35 next year. At 35, coming off the ACL and an Achilles [tear] and still have the ability to be a really good player. Maybe not the guy who scored 60 in three quarters and scored an NBA record 37 points in a quarter, but still a great threat out there. I’ve modeled my game after Reggie [Miller] and Ray [Allen], and those guys were incredibly effective until their late 30s. So I plan on kind of following that mold.”
We have more from the Western Conference:
- Damion Lee hasn’t played this season after undergoing knee surgery in October, but the Suns haven’t given up hope that Lee will return this season, even though he has yet to go through on-court activities, according to Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic. “Hopefully at some point towards the end of the regular season we can start talking about where he’s at in terms of getting back on the floor,” coach Frank Vogel said. The swingman re-signed with Phoenix as a free agent last summer, inking a two-year, minimum-salary deal that includes a player option.
- The Timberwolves took plenty of heat last season for their blockbuster trade with the Jazz that brought Rudy Gobert to Minnesota. Bucks coach Doc Rivers recently said those critics have been muffled this season, Nolan O’Hara of Sports Illustrated relays. “I don’t think anyone’s laughing at that trade anymore,” Rivers said after Minnesota defeated Milwaukee last week. “They’re just so long, and they play hard, too.”
- New Thunder big man Bismack Biyombo won’t make his franchise debut until after the All-Star break, Brett Dawson tweets. Biyombo signed with OKC after the Grizzlies waived him earlier this season.
Watch the Klay Day highlights. No place will ever love him like the Bay Area. He ain’t leaving
I’d love to see Klay stay on the warriors for the next 5 plus years as a Miami Heat-Ray Allen type player
Klay has provided Dubs fans with so many great memories. He earned all his Finals rings. He will be loved sailing from Mission Rock Resort to Momos to Crissy Field with Rocko. I think Martinez will accept him, although he is less of a hero. He might even cruise up to Sacramento, Stockton, or to the amazing Tulare Lake.
My lord Klay is a sad little man.
He doesn’t look or sound sad to me. In fact he seems very happy with his lot in life.
Four Rings multiple scoring records as mentioned above and great teammates. Wonderful circumstance in life and makes the best out of everything. Not seeing what you’re suggesting at all.
Yes klay puffing his slowly deflating ego and career is sad to see but shame on you for publicly pointing it out.
As long as he doesn’t go around claiming to be the greatest of all time that GOAT rant is a person with a huge ego.
Klay is still good. Just not as good as he was. But he still plays decent defense and is streaky
Klay arrived into the league merely known as a shooter, and he will leave as one of the most decorated players of his generation. 4 time champ/2nd best 3PT shooter of his generation, and top 5 all time, one of the best on-ball defenders of his time, constant clutch moments. He has nothing left to prove, but just loves the game and competing at the highest level. I think he will comeback to GSW but they will utilize him as a Ray Allen role going forward next year to keep him fresh and reduce the wear and tear on his body. One of the most underappreciated players we’ll look back within 20-30 years from now. One thing is for certain, you cannot write the GSW dynasty without mentioning Klay Thompson in NBA history. Kudos from a long suffering Chicago Bulls fan who wanted Klay for Lavine this year.
They should trade Klay to Dallas
For who?
Why did he then turn down 2 yr $48m??
Ego
That’s you assuming that. What’s to say Klay was wanting another year or two or assurances. This is a team without ego. It’s why the core has 4 championships
NO EGO ..? Look at Dray financial sacrifice to keep this core look at MVP Westbrook contract and role in LAC and tell me why Klay is just speaking about the good old days, injuries ? He’s just acting to get a new bag, GSW did gooood to him when he was a winner and now he has to be honest to what he brings to this team and get a pay cut …