The Warriors general manager said negotiations between Klay Thompson and the team were “amicable.”
Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson #11 reacts after the Sacramento King’s 118-94 NBA play-in tournament win at the Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Thompson is now a free agent. LAS VEGAS — Unless the Warriors land an All-Star caliber player, this summer will be remembered as the offseason Klay Thompson left.
“I’m very grateful for my time at Golden State,” Thompson said at his introductory press conference in Dallas. “But I just felt like moving on can just reenergize me and do something special for the rest of my career…Sometimes breakups are necessary.” “Can’t reiterate enough what an unbelievable career he had for us,” Dunleavy said. “So much he’s given to the Bay Area, to the organization. What else can you say? Just an unbelievable run. It’s sad. We’ll miss him. But life goes on. I think he’s in a good spot. There was really good, solid communication throughout the whole process. He expressed his interest in a fresh start. Working with him and obviously Dallas to make that happen, I think it benefitted both sides.
“Nothing lasts forever,” Dunleavy said. “But I think it ended well, and wish him luck in the next chapter of his career. He’ll always be a Warrior. Go into the Hall of Fame as a Warrior. Number retired, statue, all that stuff.”
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