The Splash Bro had one big reason for his decision in free agency.
Thompson grew up in Los Angeles rooting for the Lakers. His father, Mychal Thompson, won two NBA championships with the organization as a player in the late 1980s and currently serves as the team's radio analyst. Thompson was also personally pitched by LeBron James to team up in Los Angeles, and the Lakers superstar reportedly was willing to take less on his contract extension if Thompson signed with the purple and gold.
So, why did Thompson decide to join Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving instead of running it back in the Bay Area with the Warriors or chasing another championship with James? "Something about playing for the Lakers apparently felt too much like playing for the Warriors," ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Kendra AndrewsThompson wanted a fresh start in a new market. The Warriors have been a global brand ever since Thompson teamed up with Steph Curry in a star-studded backcourt that forever changed how NBA basketball is played.
But Thompson wanted something different—new experiences for his 12th NBA season. And that's what he'll get in Dallas.Tom Dierberger is a writer and editor for the Breaking & Trending News Team at Sports Illustrated. Tom joined SI in 2023 after stints at FOX Sports, Bally Sports, and NBC Sports. In his spare time, Tom can be seen throwing out his arm while playing fetch with his dog, Walter B. Boy.
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