Klay Thompson on bench role: 'I’m all about winning... Andre Iguodala made the same sacrifice'
“I’m all about winning,” Thompson told HoopsHype. “Our franchise has been like that since I’ve been here. Andre Iguodala made the same sacrifice. He came around and got Finals MVP. I’m not saying I’m going to do that this season. I’m still playing 25-30 minutes a night, and especially 13 years in and after the injuries I overcame, it’s still an incredible accomplishment and still being a heck of a player out there. I’m scoring at all three levels, playing defense, and having fun.”
Source: HoopsHype
Source: HoopsHype
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Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Klay Thompson sounds like he is prepping for Steph Curry to miss some time after that ankle sprain pic.twitter.com/q4Skke1Otr – 1:20 AM
Klay Thompson sounds like he is prepping for Steph Curry to miss some time after that ankle sprain pic.twitter.com/q4Skke1Otr – 1:20 AM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Watch: Warriors’ Klay Thompson slams rare dunk vs. Bucks warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/03/06/wat… pic.twitter.com/v1vhIEFnVo – 1:00 AM
Watch: Warriors’ Klay Thompson slams rare dunk vs. Bucks warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/03/06/wat… pic.twitter.com/v1vhIEFnVo – 1:00 AM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Big big big offensive foul (shortly before Klay Thompson drills a three) on Draymond Green, who fouls out of the game.
Bulls get the ball with the score tied and 58 seconds left. – 12:19 AM
Big big big offensive foul (shortly before Klay Thompson drills a three) on Draymond Green, who fouls out of the game.
Bulls get the ball with the score tied and 58 seconds left. – 12:19 AM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Halftime Warriors trail Bulls 63-59
-Defense cooked by CHI in Q2, give up 38 on 14/23 FG, including 5/10 from deep
-Klay 16 (on 14 shots), Kuminga/Wiggins 8 each
-Warriors: 42.6pct FG, 7/24 from deep – 11:13 PM
Halftime Warriors trail Bulls 63-59
-Defense cooked by CHI in Q2, give up 38 on 14/23 FG, including 5/10 from deep
-Klay 16 (on 14 shots), Kuminga/Wiggins 8 each
-Warriors: 42.6pct FG, 7/24 from deep – 11:13 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Grayson Allen drills his seventh 3 of the quarter. Klay’s got the record with 9. – 9:31 PM
Grayson Allen drills his seventh 3 of the quarter. Klay’s got the record with 9. – 9:31 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Warriors are undefeated when CP3 and Klay come off the bench together. pic.twitter.com/MlCNjec3Rq – 12:17 AM
The Warriors are undefeated when CP3 and Klay come off the bench together. pic.twitter.com/MlCNjec3Rq – 12:17 AM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Watch: Warriors’ Klay Thompson slams rare dunk vs. Bucks warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/03/06/wat… pic.twitter.com/CNpizs28AD – 11:55 PM
Watch: Warriors’ Klay Thompson slams rare dunk vs. Bucks warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/03/06/wat… pic.twitter.com/CNpizs28AD – 11:55 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr has gone 11-deep in his first quarter rotation. The starters plus Klay, Paul, Payton, Looney, Moody and Trayce Jackson-Davis off the bench. It appears Dario Saric enters tonight as the 12th man and likely out of the current rotation picture. – 10:37 PM
Steve Kerr has gone 11-deep in his first quarter rotation. The starters plus Klay, Paul, Payton, Looney, Moody and Trayce Jackson-Davis off the bench. It appears Dario Saric enters tonight as the 12th man and likely out of the current rotation picture. – 10:37 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Immaculate vibes for Klay Thompson’s commute to the Chase Center 😂🛥️
(via @KlayThompson / IG) pic.twitter.com/tLDKpV94W0 – 6:44 PM
Immaculate vibes for Klay Thompson’s commute to the Chase Center 😂🛥️
(via @KlayThompson / IG) pic.twitter.com/tLDKpV94W0 – 6:44 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Klay goes on IG Live from his boat
Zaza Pachulia 1 minute in: “Don’t be late.” pic.twitter.com/754oQOuZoo – 6:22 PM
Klay goes on IG Live from his boat
Zaza Pachulia 1 minute in: “Don’t be late.” pic.twitter.com/754oQOuZoo – 6:22 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Trey Murphy became the 7th player in NBA history to have 2+ games with at least 10 3-pointers made.
He joins Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Damian Lillard, J.R. Smith, James Harden and Zach LaVine.
Murphy is also the 7th player in NBA history to have 10 3s in a game off the bench. – 9:52 PM
Trey Murphy became the 7th player in NBA history to have 2+ games with at least 10 3-pointers made.
He joins Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Damian Lillard, J.R. Smith, James Harden and Zach LaVine.
Murphy is also the 7th player in NBA history to have 10 3s in a game off the bench. – 9:52 PM
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Clutch Points: Ryan Russillo: “Tie games, playoffs, who are you most scared of?” Andre Iguodala: “Kyrie Irving. And it’s not even close.” 👀 (via @ringer) pic.twitter.com/NUb5tyY6l0 -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / February 29, 2024
Vincent Goodwill: More to the disappointment file of Sunday: NBPA Executive Director Andre Iguodala, Larry Bird and Julius Erving went to the locker rooms before the game to stress having a competitive game. Iguodala went to the rookies Friday, message received. Sunday? Not so much -via Twitter @VinceGoodwill / February 20, 2024
George Karl: Damn Andre is 40 this weekend. Impressive. I heard moles don’t usually live more than 5 or 6 years in the wild. 😜 -via Twitter @CoachKarl22 / February 17, 2024
“We know we want Klay to be here forever,” Looney told HoopsHype. “He’s a Warrior for life no matter what. Even if he did go somewhere, he’s still going to be a guy that has a statue and jersey in the rafters. We really don’t talk about it. We know how much pressure it is to play in a contract year when there are ups and downs. You feel that heat. I think he’s handled it great, especially with the lineup change. He knows how much he means to this organization, this team, this city, and the Bay Area. Hopefully, he gets to stay forever. That’s one of my goals as well. Hopefully, this core gets to ride it out.” -via HoopsHype / March 8, 2024
With that in mind, HoopsHype asked eight NBA executives for their free agent projections for Thompson. Three executives believed Thompson would get $18-20 million annually, and the other five predicted he’d get $20-25 million annually. Four executives believed Golden State would ideally try to align Thompson with his fellow “Splash Brother,” Curry, on a two-year deal. Green, meanwhile, has a player option for the 2026-27 season. “I see him at around $18-20 million a year,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype. “I’m not sure he’ll accept that because he sees himself much higher. If all offers are equal, I think he goes back to Golden State. I feel like his relationship with Steph and being able to play in one place is important to him.” -via HoopsHype / March 8, 2024
“Klay’s not going anywhere,” one NBA executive predicted while chatting with HoopsHype. “The Warriors can’t let him walk. He’s a four-time champion, and they can’t really replace him. At some point, if a player isn’t getting the job done and still wants to play as he gets older, you’d come off the bench, and he’s doing that while playing better. Maybe they tie his deal to Steph’s. Klay’s value is in the $20-25 million range. I think other teams would sign him. If you’re Detroit, wouldn’t you love that level of maturity and experience? Monty Williams wants a grown-up. If you’re the Magic, don’t you want a grown-up? They need a legitimate shooting guard. Jalen Suggs is a combo guard. I think Gary Harris could be gone this summer. Let the point guard position be a combination of Anthony Black, Suggs, and Cole Anthony. Orlando likes size, which Klay has, and he’d give them shooting.” -via HoopsHype / March 8, 2024