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and let me move on to free agency where Klay Thompson ended his 13-year historic run with the Golden State Warriors yesterday Klay agreed to a three-year 50 million deal to play with the Mavericks alongside Luca donic and Kyrie Irving of course so it’s the end of an era in Golden state where Clay won four titles with the Warriors alongside the great the greatest shooter God ever created in Steph Curry and of course the one and only Draymond Green but this last season was especially tough for clay as his relationship with the franchise became strained over his cont discussions Klay averaged just under 18 points this season his lowest since his second season with the team I want to get to Paul George in just a minute because I wanted to get from from Jason Tatum to Paul George but I’ll get back to that let me say this about Klay Thompson I went back and I looked at some numbers I’m a huge fan of Klay Thompson I think he’s a future Hall of Famer first ballot I think he’s one of the greatest Shooters we’ve ever seen in our lifetime time top five shooter of all time I also think that if Klay Thompson hates the media for life I wouldn’t blame him because if you remember years ago when he was not voted on the all one of the all NBA teams if you remember that right the media cost Klay Thompson $30 million because kemell Walker was put on the all NBA team and Klay Thompson wasn’t and Klay Thompson was Furious about that and he should have been he should have been but when you hear about friction beh him between him and the Golden State Warriors that’s clearly Klay Thompson caught up in his feelings it really really is Klay Thompson under his rookie deal made about $9 million he signed a five-year deal with golden state thereafter that gave him an additional about $68 million if you remember in the 2019 NBA Finals between Golden State and the Toronto the Raptors he tore his ACL okay was out for the entire season next season this was in June the next season he was out I forgot that that July when the Golden State Warriors knew that Klay Thompson would be out for at least an entire year they still gave him $191 million and then he tour his Achilles in a pickup game and was out not just for the 1920 2019 2020 season but ended up being out for the 2020 2021 season he got paid 32 and $35 million he got paid damn near $68 million for not playing a game so in the world of business ladies and gentlemen we can’t sit up there and look at a guy who was paid for not playing they paid you all of these years there’s been slippage in your game to some degree even though he did shoot 45% from the field and 41% from three-point range and averaging about 20 a game after the All-Star break this past season we can’t sit up there and look at Joe lob and the Golden State Warriors and act like they shafted Klay Thompson they didn’t Klay Thompson I don’t believe he believes that I think he wants a fresh start I think he sees kaminga and Pinsky he knows that’s the direction Steve cerr wants to go in he also knows that his playing time is going to be compromised and he doesn’t want that problem he knows that Dallas needs Shooters so him leaving Golden State should not be that big of a news him ending up going to Dallas that’s an obvious choice with Kyrie Irving and Luca donic and what they can do for you because obviously Derek Jones is no shooter neither as PJ Washington even though he can make some threes and so if you got clay out there he opens things up for Kyrie he opens things up for Luca plus he opens things up for Gaff and Lively so it’s it it’s a good thing here’s where the story should lie why the hell didn’t you go to California why don’t you stay in California and go to the Lakers could it be that he didn’t want to go someplace where at least it’s perceived that the Superstar is picking the coach in the draft picks AKA JJ reick and bronny James via LeBron James could that be the case could that be that Klay Thompson didn’t want to be in that predicament or could it be the fact that Golden State obviously they consider the Lakers a rivalry they want Supremacy within the state of California and Klay didn’t want to do that to I don’t know the answer to that question I just know it’s legitimate that LeBron James is willing to take a pay cut um and nobody that he wanted came James Harden stayed with the Clippers Klay Thompson went to Dallas how come the Los Angeles Lakers led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis to a lesser degree couldn’t get somebody to come to La I’m just asking I’m just asking
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Watching Klay on and off the court these past two years has been tough. He has a chip on his shoulder and I don't understand why? He was paid a lot of money while he recovered from two major injuries. What other owner would do that? And when he returned to the GSW and the basketball court, he didn't return with a joy and appreciation. On most days he looked angry and had a chip on his shoulder. Also, there were times when I questioned whether or not he missed the basket on purpose. Did you watch the 2004 play in game against the Kings? Perhaps with him gone, we might make it to the playoffs/finals next year.
"First thing I do when I wake up (after I put on my white gloves) is think about how much $ I can make my bosses.. then how much $ I can get out of that"..Well the first thing YOUR BOSSES do when they wake up..is think about how much $ you can make them..and then how they can pay you the least of it. SAS is a straight 🤡. Shannon and McAfee are the face of the network now. And they didnt have to soft shoe to do it, they are both objective in their opinions and takes..while "White Gloves"..screams and yells in a suit at 10 in the FN morning for his bosses. I enjoy McAfee looking like he just got finished watching a game and giving his take..I enjoy Shannon being objective and NEVER having to use his "sources" to evade being held responsible for a disrespectful take on a player…but more importantly, both Shay and Mac NEVER suck off the people or person in question before giving their opinion. SAS is a stain on our culture. IMO.
Again as a warrior fan, this was the right move. Warriors paid him while he was hurt, paid him for not playing, remember that
I agree 💯 with Stephen A
Klay is going to hate the mavs. I’ve seen this movie before. If you think klay is going to like watching Luka and kyrie get in their bag for 22 seconds just to throw him the ball in the corner to bail them out you have lost to mind.
Of course they were fair. Let’s not forget they gave him another contract when he was already damaged goods.
#FakeNews The Warriors thought they could acquire Paul George , so they put all the chips in on acquiring him , while blatantly disrespected Klay Thompson! Mike Dumbleavy Jr , General Manager moves . SAS, The injuries from 2019 and 2020 is irrelevant in 2024 .
Exactly, that's why I say kick rocks 🪨 they were extremely patient with Klay and plus he didn't score ONE point in the last game, not a point, the game we needed him to show up. Maybe he'll do better in Dallas.
I feel Klay knew long before the end of the season, that he was going to leave. That long sad look around the arena was the tell all look😢😢😢 Love you Stephen A, your so wise❤
Steven A. breaking his own rule. Never talk about another man’s pockets. Cause what you think is fair , may not be fair to that player.
KLAY WENT TO DALLAS IS BECAUSE HIS GIRLFRIEND LIVES THERE. HOW DIM ARE YALL
Klay being pissed about the all nba thing is cool… he actually deserved it. But yes this isn’t the same situation at all
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This generation of players cannot deal with pressure. if they went to LA they would be expected to win! They do not want that type of pressure! cowards. That’s why they haven’t gotten a ring yet.
My guy get this: nobody wants to play for a guy that receives all the credit in wins but blames it on everyone else the losses, especially teammates
F*** Klay Thompson he never was really what the Warriors anyway he was always struggling with his own shot he was always struggling with his personality and he never was the same at this surgery and he ain't going to do s*** for Dallas but didn't get even worser
If only SAS chose to remember the Warriors cheating the league & integrity/dignity of the NBA. The game went through the worst dark ages era & exposed the US AAU nepobaby culture that’s getting passed up by the Euro scene!😂😭💀🤣🇺🇸🤡
I mean after all this time it would look crazy if Klay played with lebron like bro he not ray allen he still don’t like Bron
I didn't forget!!
Klay has enough money to stay with the Warriors for less money. if he was really about the team and the players on his team, or I understand, he would like to have a chance for another ring with Dallas. Definitely make Dallas better(though his defense is suspect)
Stephen A says
I now understand, fair is fair
Steven A got this take from
Shannon sharp on
First take …… then come on
His tonight show like he
The one made this take up
But…….. the low hanging fruit was
Mentioning Lebron this man
Has a deep admiration for
Lebron………
Klay has made $270 million dollars in salary and will make another $50 million at least. I am not crying tears over whether he can feed his family after losing $30 million for not making all NBA.
Finally said something that I can agree with…..go figure.
Lakers is a cesspool
Klay meet SAS – pot meet kettle and let’s just call both Black
Draymond killed that teams spirit 💯💯 Now their stuck with Dray and no Klay 😅 As A Lakers fan glad we missed out on him 😂 Demar DeRozan would be nice 💯💯
There is a difference between handing money with two hands vs throw it on the floor for you to pick up. Warriors front office never cared about the details. Bob joking about KD not being the original squad during parade. The way they handled JP and draymond. And how they say resigning Klay is not priority. Dudes need to learn showing respect can go a long way and save money.
Well said 💯
All I know if is if they want Klay to avg 20 and shoot 40% like he did this passed year after all star , Kidd better make some plays for KT. Kyrie n Luka love handling the ball
Just "Fair"?
GSW was EXTREMELY GENEROUS to Klay.
Stephen A be too quick to call out the money them dudes make I really think he jealous. Klay didn’t choose to get injured shit happens
Klay is washed up.
I thought insurance paid the two year salary when he’s injured ?
Klay is smart to not want to go the Los Angeles LeBrons. Why would he want to be the scapegoat? He's seen what happened to Russell Westbrook, he's seen what happened to half the team after they got cooked by Phoenix in 2021. The fake king needs a scapegoat to bail him out of the fire he starts every single time. He didn't need that.
We'll rise again when LeBron is gone. And I can't wait to see him finally be gone not just from the Lakers, but from the NBA. I know everyone's saying "we hate him now, but we'll miss him when he's gone", but no. Not for me. Not in a gazillion years. The toxic culture he brought to this league far outweighs to good he brings to the table.
This is the time when lebron can finally return what Klay said of him during the 2016 finals: looks like his feelings got hurt.
They were clearly not. He was clearly underappreciated for what he has done for them. If they paid Poole and Wiggins and hell you can make the argument even about Draymond – well then you gotta pay Klay. Also it`s not about the exact numbers, it is about how you do things and they did him wrong. At least care for the guy, show that you really want him there and engage with him in a way that shows appreciation. Look at his stats after the All-Star Game – don´t tell me he washed wtf? Still the best catch and shoot player in the NBA, among the best shooters in pct, made 3s etc. Anyways it is not only about numbers and money.
Thank you! Exactly what warriors fans know. We love you Klay, but all good things must come to an end.