After dropping a franchise icon on Monday, the Warriors launched an announcement on Klay Thompson and revealed how they plan to honor his legacy within the Bay sooner or later.
Golden State plans to retire Thompson’s No. 11 jersey at Chase Middle, as famous within the assertion issued Monday night time, though no different specifics or additional information have been instantly accessible.
“We will’t overstate Klay Thompson’s unbelievable and legendary contributions with the Warriors throughout his 13 years with the crew, highlighted by 4 (4) NBA Championships, six (6) journeys to the NBA Finals, 5 (5) NBA All-Star Recreation appearances and several other NBA information, together with probably the most factors ever scored in 1 / 4 in NBA historical past (37) and probably the most 3-point subject targets in a sport (14),” the assertion learn. “The quantity of pleasure and happiness that Klay offered Warriors followers, Bay Space natives and Dub Nation supporters all around the globe has been immense and can’t be minimized.
“His penchant for delivering in pressurized conditions on the largest stage, together with many Recreation 6 heroics, has helped outline a profession. Klay’s legacy will stay on perpetually and we stay up for the day we will retire his #11 jersey at Chase Middle, the place he’ll be part of a number of Warriors immortals, together with those that helped form this current dynasty—himself included.
“We thank Klay for his contributions and want him one of the best as one other chapter in his journey is written.”
Thompson’s historic run with the Warriors ended Monday when he joined the reigning Western Convention champion Dallas Mavericks on a reported three-year, $50 million free-agent contract.
Per a number of experiences, the Warriors supplied Thompson a two-year deal each earlier than the beginning of the 2023-24 marketing campaign and once more this offseason earlier than he hit the open market Sunday.
However Thompson, who reportedly grew annoyed with the group that drafted him in 2011, craved a contemporary begin after underwhelming particular person and crew performances in 2023-24.
That does not take away from what he has accomplished and meant to Golden State, although, serving to flip the franchise round alongside Steph Curry and Draymond Inexperienced. And it seems the Warriors are planning to honor him in a particular manner sooner or later.
Thompson is likely to be sporting a special jersey over the subsequent few seasons to cap off his NBA profession, however No. 11 at all times can be a member of Dub Nation.
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