After his departure for Dallas last summer, Klay Thompson returned to the Golden State public this Wednesday in the NBA. The former sidekick of Stephen Curry, who gave the Warriors victory against the Mavericks (120-117), received a triumphant welcome from his former franchise during his comeback at the Chase Center.
A long and noisy guard of honor formed by the employees. As soon as he arrived in the corridors of the Chase Center, Klay Thompson was able to measure the love and recognition of the “dub nation” this Wednesday in the NBA. The entire Golden State franchise mobilized to celebrate one of its former heroes, who left this summer for Dallas. Like the Warriors staff, the public at the Chase Center, where the team has played since 2019 (after leaving the Oakland Arena), paid a vibrant tribute to the man who terrorized the League for several years by forming the irresistible duo of the “Splash Brothers” with Stephen Curry. Arguably the most formidable long-distance pair in NBA history.
Drafted in 2011 by Golden State (in 11th position), Klay Thompson spent thirteen seasons there, crowned with four championship titles (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022), with legendary performances, such as his 60 points against the Pacers of Indiana in December 2016. Very moved at the time of rediscovering his frankness of heart, the native of Los Angeles received several standing ovation from of his former fans, who held up white captain's caps to salute their “Captain Klay”. A clip in his honor was broadcast in the room. Enough to make the 34-year-old star smile, who warmly thanked the Dubs for all these signs of affection.
Curry wished everyone “night, night”
On the court, Klay Thompson then scored 22 points (6/12 at 3 points), 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Stats which were not enough to prevent the defeat of the Mavericks (120-117), despite Luka Doncic's 31 points. The fault lies with a fiery Steph Curry, who scored 37 points (5/12 at 3 points), took 6 rebounds and delivered 9 assists. The 36-year-old leader, who defended his former friend, made the difference in money time by scoring Golden State's last 12 points, including a monstrous winning shot to end the suspense and wish “night, night” to his team. opponents.
After this unforgettable evening, the Warriors are third in the Western Conference (9 wins, 2 losses). Dallas is in eleventh place with a negative record (5 wins, 6 losses).
