BREAKING NEWS: Klay Thompson, No Longer a Warrior!

Steiny & Guru react to the breaking news that Klay Thompson has played his final game as a Golden State Warrior. He is signing a three-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks.
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[@Sweetdaddy415]

Thank you Klay Thompson for all the great memories, my family loved you so much I named my son's middle name Klay in honor of you. I wish you nothing but the best. Thank you again.🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯

[@stevoothegreatmygent20]

Let’s go Klay I’m Dallas fan now let’s go to win a chip champ 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@skenodaboss6104]

Never rooting for klay

[@t.p.8876]

Me too 5th 💍 Klay

[@sab0024]

@@skenodaboss6104your not a true warriors fan!

[@RuggedForJesus]

Easy said than done. Ask KD

[@godzillathecreator467]

Bandwagon fans gonna show themselves

[@godzillathecreator467]

Man, if you think about it draymond has been a godsend sometimes and a curse to us. He basically cost us a chip, he ran kd away, he punched poole and got him traded, we was forced to pay him his extension, that led to us not being able to resign klay so basically he contributed to breaking up the splash bros

[@ralphsimms3411]

Well said 👍👍

[@HKim0072]

Have to take the good with the bad in life. This is real life and not some fairytale. Stuff isn't linear and doesn't always go the way we envision.

[@DontAdoreYou]

Stop living off nostalgia. Draymond is a far more valuable player than klay and always was. But especially at this point in their careers. Draymond is still an elite defender, passer, screen setter etc. Klay shouldn’t be demanding a max when his play did equal that especially the past two years in the playoffs when it matters the most. He’s not what he used to be unfortunately. The only mistake was letting him walk and not trading him last season. Draymond is a unstable double edged sword indeed but 4 rings is still 4 rings

[@michaelguerrero3684]

​@DontAdoreYou I am a Kings fan and Klay was a nightmare opponent. Hit so many clutch shots, his 3 point shooting was amazing. He gave it his all for the Warriors overall.

[@nanakmccann]

I don't know. This is all Klay. The Warriors offered him 24 mil and he turned it down. Klay's pride got to him. He's going to try to win somewhere else to prove a point.

[@sumedhtayade4708]

Thank you Klay for everything and also doing a sign and trade for us.

[@eddief9254]

Klay was becoming a baby, dude got paid while being hurt and now hes mad because warriors didnt want to pay him. Im out on klay

[@nanakmccann]

Agreed. At 40 million he was maybe the most overpaid player in the league last year, yet he was somehow mad at ownership?

[@eddief9254]

@@nanakmccann honestly I'm getting tired of these athletes, they are turning me off from pro sports

[@wowie0321]

right time for Moody to shine!

[@shaunshutes7442]

Bet he walks for better opportunities. Kerr dont like to play youngins.

[@brownpridemma925]

I am warriors fan in good or bad times klay was never same player after injury

[@michaelguerrero3684]

He gave them 1 title in 2022.

[@javierarroyo9765]

Love ya Klay but glad your gone. Your bad attitude was contagious.

[@mikejsanchez72]

The 3rd year is not an option, Woj has clarified that already .. it’s a 3 yr deal for $50

[@MrBabyMaddox]

Since Klay is gone and Warriors enter a new era, they should trade Draymond Green + picks for Lauri Markkanen. Now you have two 7-footers that can rebound, block, shoot 3s and stretch the floor for Kuminga and Melton to slash C - Quinten Post (2-way center w/ 43% 3PT) PF - Lauri Markkanen SF - Jonathan Kuminga SG - De'Anthony Melton PG - Steph Curry 2nd lineup C - Kevon Looney PF - Trayce Jackson-Davis SF - Lindy Waters III (Splash Waters) SG - Moses Moody (6th man) PG - Reece Beekman (2-way quick player w/ passing skills) This may not be a win-now scenario this coming season but will be a dominant team the following season.

[@johnsolo1439]

12% state tax so let’s do the math 16M a year. Given he was offered 24M by the warriors he would have gotten 24M-2.8M per year in state taxes. He could have gotten 21M if he stayed with the warriors and accepted the deal.

[@Chris_Swish_OtM]

7:04 is the realest thing I’ve heard

[@abprepboy33]

Klay was trash in his last game and your only as good as your last game.

[@kleinsitwala2357]

Could Steph have stopped this? And what is the inside story about how acrimonious these negotiations got?

[@dfilipino4443]

What about Klay Thompson’s last game of the Warrior?

[@mammam2796]

Klay pride got in the way 💯

[@khristianjessonwaga8217]

just like what shaq said. realizing that you're not "him" anymore is the most heart breaking

[@christianporter3638]

That's less than $16 million per yr....WHAT the actual F????? All this time I heard he wanted upwards of like $20-$25+ million per yr and THIS is what he signed for??? Huh?

[@nanakmccann]

There was no market for what he wanted, so he decided to emphasize a three year with a player option. Feels like a jerk move honestly. But maybe it's best for both. He couldn't accept being a backup on the Warriors.

[@brian6816]

He took less because Texas is a non income tax state

[@ms.twillaway6663]

Thanks Klay best wishes

[@mikejsanchez72]

Woj updated the deal, it’s a straight 3 year for $50 million, there is no option on the last year

[@jforester7]

Two things to take away from this... 1. NEVER go by what WOJ says. Dude literally does nothing but report air 2. Klay is about to be in for a rude awakening playing in Dallas. He thought he didn't get enough shots with the Warriors?! Good luck getting up shots with Luka and Kyrie out there dribbling for 20 seconds lol

[@terenceharris9432]

FACTS!!!

[@samdavis8765]

How do you know what he was thinking? I have never seen in print or online where Klay was complaining about shots. Make it make sense.

[@nanakmccann]

Klay's never needed the ball in his hand. He'll be fine. He's lame for leaving but it's a good fit.

[@DJReyzor357]

Professional sports is a business so why everyone is acting surprised?! Joe Montana, Joe Namath and hundreds of Legend's have ended their careers with other organizations.

[@HuckleDanny]

Dudes, they are getting Seth!

[@affordthis]

U dont know why anyone is shocked. You did nothing but alienate Klay for two years and Kerr benched him for a Rookie when they knew Klay always started the season off slow...every year. Klay deserved better.

[@DJReyzor357]

The second caller gawd dang was he going on & on....

[@caladanrude6395]

Man I forgot how bad local sports talk can be.

[@alanfortune3092]

Sir, respectfully let me say this, I'm a Detroiter and we have no local Sports Talk here. I truly enjoy The Morning Roast, Steiny & Guru and Willard & Dibs... Those guys are all over the Warriors and do a good job! Note: you never miss your water until your well runs dry....

[@DJReyzor357]

13:40 denial is helluva drug... 😆 🤣 😂

[@Paulo-1999]

Wow, he's taking a third less than what GS offered!

[@rbe3913]

Dubs are better off giving podz and moody klay's minutes..im not talking about replacing klays performance in his best years, im talking about klays performance last 2 years

[@Mai.707.89]

Everybody love klay

[@jorgeayala3980]

Sad day dub nation 😩 klay always a warrior

[@chrisng8977]

Klay will move to bench after AS, he will give Kidds and Maverick havoc. For Warrior, let's focus getting one veteran as #2 or #3 scorer or a center like Cappella ... we will continue develop the new core, JK, Moody, Brandin, TJD...

[@cojojalamasuddenbh]

nothing but love for klay…he obviously didnt want be back in the bay…hes not the player he once was…

[@godzillathecreator467]

So klays coming off the bench? Cuz how he gonna start unless luka moving to small forward

[@anonymwho7263]

Lets keep things in perspective... While Klay was in rehab Poole Wiggins and Curry were Electric! That year they were on a tear and Poole actually had the best percentages that year in the playoffs and Finals ....check the stats. Klay is a headcase and would've left period. His ego was Gigantic.... Steph Iggy Draymond CP3 and numerous other superstars came off the bench gladly to support the TEAM Klay is about Klay obviously 😂😂😂 the CBA restricted GSW money availability and even still warriors offered him 24 MM he left for 16 cuz his ego was too fragile 😅 good luck Dallas with chuck a shot and Four fingers Klay. GSW need to hire Mark Jackson to replace Atkinson and find Curry an athletic defender/big man and put Draymond on notice he fucks up this season he's traded immediately

[@KooAla-kj4bb]

This dude at 9:10 buggin out

[@chirocket4791]

Mavs going for it big time.

[@Criminal.Lawyer.2024]

For Klay to take what amounts to $16.7 million per year tells me the Warriors offered him less and/or told him he'd be coming off the bench. It's hard to see them getting a better playing for $16.7 million per year. I'm putting logs in the fireplace and burning all photos of Joey Dark Years and Mike Dumb-Leavy.

[@HKim0072]

Pod and Klay shot the same from 3% last year.

[@SFBAY10]

The difference between playing ~50 games in California and playing in Texas is worth 4-5 million in tax savings over 3 years for Klay

[@breyonnaleone6357]

💔

[@GiorgoMas]

Who's gonna defend the perimeter now in Dalas? Is he coming off the bench? For less money that GSW were giving him? To play against his brothers? Too sad to even be angry...

[@EddieFast-mv8kk]

What a dunb trade by Dunleavy sign and trade Klay for DeAnthony Melton. And warriors are going to get a bench 6'2" common player with a salary of almost 13 millions. Really bad trade.

[@EddieFast-mv8kk]

And some picks.

[@EddieFast-mv8kk]

Its not a sign and trade of Klay and Melton, but it looks like they get rid of klay but sign melton for almost 13 millions, even CP3 gets less money. Bad signing.

[@chirocket4791]

Dubs signing Melton using the MLE. Really another small guard.

[@jamespurcell4642]

Bro I hardly ever agree with steiny but I agree the team has the opportunity to be better. On many occasions they were better without him

[@HKim0072]

Team needed a clean break. Love Klay, but the guy was bad juju last year. Everyone's roles will be way more defined this year. Short on talent, so guys will need to give maximum effort. I'm less concerned about the offense. Team just couldn't get consistent stops last year. Kuminga needs to lock in and play hard all game.

[@DontAdoreYou]

Their championship season while klay was still sidelined they were tied for first, Wiggins was an all star starter avg 18 on 42% from 3 and draymond was the runaway dpoy before his injury. I think wiggins should be traded tho

[@brettsfav4]

@@HKim0072 His attitude was fine, he accepted his role on the bench and played through the season. If he had an attitude problem, he would've had a few choice words for the warriors, hating "fans", the media and anyone else who was listening!

[@HKim0072]

@@brettsfav4 You didn't watch the games obviously.

[@cristianacastagnola217]

I'm with that guy

[@alstonsmith92]

Im in, my feelings about this a little bit but but this is a business. And I actually think if they make the right move, they might be better, but that's the thing they gotta make the right move and I still go back to how they paid Klay almost 80 million dollars. Actually over 80 mil To rehab, and it's like you don't forget about that.

[@sab0024]

Warriors fan since 97 im going to root for klay. He will always be a warrior and his statue will be at chase.

[@t.p.8876]

I'm ready to join the Mavericks for Klay !!!

[@evilamo]

Of course, bandwagons are made to up jump on and off.

[@t.p.8876]

@@evilamo Couldn't care less what you think...lol

[@godzillathecreator467]

What are we getting back? Dont tell me we didnt get nothing?

[@sidku7006]

Klay turned down 2 years for $48 million for 3 years for $50 million.

[@abprepboy33]

I dont think 2 for 48 was on the table last week. that was a take it or leave it 8 months ago

[@sidku7006]

@@abprepboy33 What I was trying to convey is that Klay had the opportunity for 2 years/$48M but turned it down expecting more and ended up with less. I'm guessing that GS made no offer to Klay in June because they couldn't justify offering more than the 2/48 after his end of season performance.

[@jamespurcell4642]

3rd yr he opts out and rejoin warriors and go on his retirement tour

[@Finley-oc8xk]

Klay clearly wasn’t wanted back. Its not about business because $17m is nothing to pay

[@abprepboy33]

if klay is on the team, Kerr wouldnt give the young players minutes. even when klay was struggling, kerr was fine letting him shoot us out of games

[@chirocket4791]

Dubs likely to get just a second or two in the Play trade.

[@javierarroyo9765]

Now if we can trade Wiggins for a box of rocks, that will be 90 million off the payroll and we will get the best free agent out there while our youngstas get a year of maturity.

[@HKim0072]

I'm still on Wiggins island. It's not a physical thing with Wiggs. It's a mental thing. Still think the dude has something left in the tank.

[@flight4twenty3]

@@HKim0072agreed

[@ri_3sixty313]

warriors dark days is coming.

[@BoogerJones-vb4mi]

Good

[@johnnydelbene8052]

Great call . This is BS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bradymoon1889]

My take on the Melton pick up... Melton on a vet min, yes..... Melton on a BAE, probably...... Melton on a MLE, hell no..... Rough times

[@myyololand]

Do you even know who is Melton ??

[@shaunshutes7442]

Trade draymond. Only needed him for Trios sake. But aint no one gunna wanna that for that money. Light years ahead

[@J_Cache]

Previous poor financial (not Steph’s contract) decisions led up to this loss.

[@lukaplazonic9696]

Klay is in for a reality check. He will be traded in a year.

[@ryanfrancisco2828]

Maybe try miles bridges

[@cpowerca]

This is what happens when a good player refuses to retire and still pretending to be a top dog...just retire man

[@idencarlomanalo4497]

Lavine

[@JPitsmefam]

No one wants to be there with Dray

[@vincentblea4285]

Dat Guy knows nothing

[@jsmcguireIII]

Steinberg will now repeat himself for the next three weeks until he starts his next bogus hysterics. Who listens to this show anymore??? PULL THE PLUG KGMZ.

[@JoeRiver-ey7rz]

Warriors organization failed today

[@t.p.8876]

Big Time..smh

[@hustlepaysclo.accessories6522]

Agreed

[@R711]

Yea man. How could they let this happen? How could Steph?

[@shaunshutes7442]

Myers maybe saw how unsustainable the dynasty he created is.

[@2008rhj]

Time to move on no be more ball movement with maverick ball hog Irving and dokic good luck klay plus you slow in defense

[@alexbarron7973]

Klay Thompson is a trader

[@skenodaboss6104]

Dallas has 0 dee now

[@brian6816]

What are you talking about? they only lost DJJ and remplace him with Marshall

[@skenodaboss6104]

@@brian6816 klay play no dee

[@evilamo]

Yikes, Mavs D is going to be terrible...Luka, Irving, and now Klay? The worst D backcourt in the league.

[@RavagHer]

the warriors roster currently is still at best a 1st round exit in the playoffs. thats if they even get there to begin with. while the mavs made it all the way to the finals. ill be real, how bad would the warriors fromt office feel if klay got a 5th ring with the mavs next season and the warriors bowed out 1st round?

[@MysticMech]

It wouldn't mean anything. The Mavs history Vs. The Warrior's history as far as dynasties go isn't even a debate. Klay was part of that. Forever a real Warrior, not a Mav.

[@brian6816]

They won't make the playoffs. They will finish 11 or 12 with the west. OKC, denver, timbervolves, clippers, mavs, suns, lakers, pelicans, kings, rockets are all better

[@MysticMech]

@@brian6816 Doesn't matter. History already happened. No matter what happens this year, or next. Mavs will never be known as a dynasty. NEVER!