Klay Thompson penned a farewell submit to the Golden State Warriors and their followers on Friday, calling his 13 seasons with the franchise “the very best instances of my life.”
Thompson, 34, marked the tip of an period in Golden State on Monday, when he agreed to a three-year, $50 million cope with the Dallas Mavericks. He spent his total profession with the Warriors, serving to to make them 4 NBA championships.
“Oh Bay Space, there should not sufficient phrases and pictures to convey how I actually really feel about y’all,” he wrote in an Instagram submit Friday. “From the underside of my coronary heart, thanks a lot for the very best instances of my life. It was such an honor to place that Dubs jersey on from day 1. I actually simply needed to be the very best I might be and assist convey as many championships as attainable to the area. The perfect half was not the rings although, it was the friendships I made that can final a lifetime.”
Thompson went on to write down, “Do not be unhappy it is over, be completely happy it occurred.”
Thompson’s relationship with the Warriors grew to become more and more strained final season over contract discussions and his looming free company. His unhappiness grew as his position with the group fluctuated, together with him being moved to a bench position in late February. A five-time All-Star, Thompson averaged 17.9 factors per sport final season, his lowest since 2012-13.
The Warriors wished Thompson nicely earlier this week, saying that they stay up for retiring his No. 11 jersey, whereas Stephen Curry, his fellow Splash Brother, paid tribute to him with a message on Instagram.
“Gonna miss you,” Curry wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. “Though we cannot end the journey collectively, what we did won’t ever be completed once more. Could not have imagined a greater run with you and [Draymond Green]. Modified the entire Bay Space. Modified the way in which the sport is performed. Killa Klay on the heart of all of it. Thanks for every thing bro. Go take pleasure in enjoying basketball and doing what you do.
“Splash Bros 4 life my man.”