Klay Thompson Wanted

Klay Thompson Wanted a Low-Key Homecoming. Golden State Didn’t Listen.

The franchise’s decision to honor Thompson with a warm embrace could help heal wounds, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 13

Klay Thompson doesn't want to look back on Warriors tenure ahead of Golden State return: 'Chapter is over'

Golden State will honor the team legend Tuesday night as the Mavs visit the Chase Center

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

Victor Wembanyama was the big attraction, but West champs remind us they might be even better with Klay Thompson

The former Warrior hit six triples on his way to 22 points as the Spurs giant converted just 5-of-18 shots in an emphatic Dallas win.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Klay Thompson makes Mavericks 3-point history in fantastic Dallas debut

Thompson is going to be an excellent fit alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Warriors to honor Klay Thompson in his return to Chase Center with the Mavericks

Klay Thompson will return to the Bay Area to face his former team for the first time since leaving Golden State to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract

Sports - ABC News - November 11

Bike rides and Balkan music: Klay Thompson is embracing a fresh start with the Mavericks

Thompson, who won four rings alongside Curry and Green, returns to the Golden State on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Steph upstages Klay's return to Chase Center in emotional Splash Brothers reunion

Klay Thompson made six 3s and matched his high as a Maverick with 22 points, but Steph Curry took over late to rally the Warriors.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

Klay Thompson returns to cheers from some 400 Warriors employees

Klay Thompson exited the team bus then beamed as he strolled back into Chase Center, greeted by some 400 cheering Warriors employees showing their love and appreciation for the former Golden State ...

Sports - ABC News - November 12

Stephen Curry steals the show in Klay Thompson's emotional return to Chase Center

Stephen Curry drove past Luka Doncic for a go-ahead layup with 1:50 left before Donic missed a 13-footer in the key and Curry connected for a 3-pointer moments later, scoring 37 points as the ...

Sports - ABC News - November 13

Klay Thompson Returned to the Bay, but the Night Belonged to Stephen Curry

On the floor with at least five future Hall of Famers, Curry was the best player when it mattered most, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 13

Klay Thompson sets 3s record for Dallas debut in Mavs win after 13 seasons with Warriors

Klay Thompson has set a Dallas record for 3-pointers in a debut with six as the Mavericks beat San Antonio in his first game after 13 seasons with Golden State

Sports - ABC News - October 25

NBA Game 1 overreactions: Klay Thompson is back, Mikal Bridges' shot is broken, Jonathan Kuminga stinks

A ridiculously early article for the troves of ridiculously emotional fans out there

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Klay Thompson Is a Golden State Legend, So Why Did He Ever Leave?

Thompson helped the franchise win four N.B.A. titles in eight seasons. If not for career-altering injuries, they might have achieved more.

Sports - The New York Times - November 11

Klay Thompson returns to Golden State: Ranking 11 best Warriors moments from legendary run

Thompson returns to face the Warriors on Tuesday for the first time since leaving for Dallas

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

'Welcome back home, brother.' Warriors players share messages welcoming Klay Thompson back to Bay Area

Klay Thompson returns to the Chase Center tonight in a Mavericks uniform for the first time.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Warriors legend Klay Thompson greeted with emotional tribute in first game against former team

Thompson, now a member of the Dallas Mavericks, spent his first 11 NBA seasons with Golden State

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Georgia falls out of latest CFP bracket; Klay Thompson faces Warriors for first time; Kansas, Kentucky win

There was a big shakeup in the second 12-team playoff reveal

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Stephen Curry saw Klay Thompson's night and ruthlessly stole it for himself in thrilling Warriors win

Curry and the Warriors pulled out a wild one over Dallas in Klay's return to the Bay

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Klay Thompson takes needed step toward closure after bitter Warriors breakup with eventful homecoming

Thompson was honored on Tuesday night at Chase Center before the other Splash Brother got the last laugh

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Steph ‘not ready' for Klay's emotional return to face Warriors

Steph Curry had a great reaction when asked about Klay Thompson's impending return to the Bay Area on Tuesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Captain's hats, shimmy mark Klay's 'surreal' return

Klay Thompson's return to the Bay Area on Tuesday night included Warriors fans in boat captain's hats, a tribute video and a swipe of former teammate Stephen Curry's shoulder shimmy. Said Thompson: ...

Sports - ESPN - November 13

Klay brings shimmy, but no shade, in emotional Warriors return

Thompson and Stephen Curry went at each other because that's what happens when two players want it really bad — it's palpable but not personal.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

Thompson, 19, nets 1st career USWNT goal in win

Alyssa Thompson scored her first goal for the United States women's national team, and Jaedyn Shaw and Sophia Smith scored late on Thursday at Q2 Stadium as the Americans defeated Iceland 3-1.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Draymond believes Klay views his Warriors ending as ‘stain' on career

Warriors icon Draymond Green believes Klay Thompson views his Golden State ending as a stain on his storied NBA career.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Steph believes Buddy gives Warriors ‘seamless transition' from Klay

Steph Curry believes Buddy Hield can fill the Golden State Warriors' scoring void left by Klay Thompson's departure to the Dallas Mavericks.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Klay sinks 6 3s, all smiles in winning Mavs debut

Klay Thompson scored 22 points and hit 6 3-pointers to set a franchise record in a Mavs debut, helping Dallas top the Spurs 120-109.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

How Klay made Mavericks history in triumphant debut vs. Spurs

Klay Thompson's Dallas Mavericks debut was a smashing success, full of viral moments and historic 3-point shooting.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Too soon? Mavericks troll Warriors with Klay, Luka post

The Dallas Mavericks wasted no time in trolling the Golden State Warriors with a "Splash Bros" tweet about Klay Thompson and Luka Dončić.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Golden State Warriors reveal plans for 'Salute Captain Klay' night

The Warriors will honor Klay Thompson when he returns to San Francisco on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Draymond recalls hilariously awkward summer encounter with Klay, Mavs

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green recalled a hilariously awkward encounter with Klay Thompson and other Dallas Mavericks player over the NBA offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

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