The Warriors were more than fair to Klay

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[@leskfan1277]

Yes, the Warriors' offer to Klay Thompson was completely fair. And Klay Thompson's decision to go to the Mavericks was also completely fair. Fair on all sides.

[@yoki_isthename9456]

Not when reports are saying Klay thinks he was disrespected by the Warriors.

[@carladavis1473]

Agree

[@carladavis1473]

​@@yoki_isthename9456just because he thinks that doesn't mean it's true.

[@undertakerblaise256]

@@yoki_isthename9456people love narratives. Narratives sell.

[@cedricessono6158]

Fair??? Green got 4 years 100 mil. They probably refused to give him the same type of deal after everything he sacrificed for them.

[@amx1820]

The media is shocked to see nobody wants to go to LAL but the fans aren't😂🤣

[@masstv_official1189]

& that’s fair 😂🤣😂🤣

[@demontewood4842]

😂 I'm mad asf ​@@masstv_official1189

[@EternalDarkseid]

the media isnt ignorant like you so please state facts not bs with how u personally feel. Media has stated over 100 times lakers are frozen because of cap space and the new agreement that makes it difficult to acquire a 3rd star...lebron took the full max now the team can only trade to get better....why would klay go to the lakers where chances are if he doesn't perform well he will get the westbrook treatment??? To much spotlight...some people just wanna hoop...

[@jjones2509]

0 for 10

[@Kobe8DaGreat24]

I Think it's aging superstar still running the team. People did the same to Kobe his last contract

[@abelpalafax9730]

Thanks big Klay for all the great games u played 4 us

[@pimpjose12]

Everyone is avoiding the Lakers like the plague, no one wants to join the circus show

[@EternalDarkseid]

a lame like you would love that to be true....the rules make it nearly impossible to get a 3rd star....the rules....thats why nobody coming to the lakers

[@Marco.of.Substance]

I actually agree with you this time. GSW have given Klay max money for his career. He already got paid well for bringing championships so they don't owe him.

[@winnieabad4358]

and klay does not owe warriors also because he worked for what they paid him even had major injury fightong for the warriors.

[@klewlessss]

Klay was afraid of the ghost of nba past. Cant be in GS when he's not the player he used to be n it CLEARLY bothered him

[@mikehawk401]

Same reason he ran from LA

[@koopakarmichael5856]

Klay was extremely selfish with his decision. Good for him. His roll on the Mavericks will be a perfect fit. Great time to be a Mavs fan❤

[@BigDicnigga-eh4kj]

It was the disrespect that bothered him

[@frankielymon1148]

@@mikehawk401 nah lakers are trash and and are in the media for the wrong reasons. Mavs just went to the finals no brainer right there

[@professionalpookie]

​@@koopakarmichael5856 *role

[@talesofcsoplahia]

It's heartbreaking to see the Warriors finally coming to an end. I've only experienced this one time before and it was in the 90s with the Chicago Bulls. I'm glad I got to witness basketball greatness in the 2010s that was on par with the Chicago Bulls' historic run in the 90s. Not sure when this will happen again, but when it does, I will resume watching the game on a regular basis until that era comes to an end.

[@SteelShield21]

Klay didn't go to LA cause he don't wanna be a part of LeBron's circus with his son

[@stainshield]

He could've gone to The Clippers or Kings.

[@MarshallWard-pg8bs]

As a warriors fan, thank you Stephen A Klay missed all 20-21 season Klay missed all 21-22 Missed half of 22-23 The warriors gave him a MAX deal after he tore his ACL. He then tore his Achilles. He missed 206 games before coming back. How the hell is this in any way the warriors fault.

[@KadeemTheDreeam]

Exactly!! His fuckin ego is to blame. I wish him the best he can walk out the door

[@TetrisPimp]

Missed 50 games 3rd season. That's 2.6 seasons missed

[@clintzeke]

@@KadeemTheDreeam @MarshallWard-pg8bs I’m a basketball fan, respect the Warriors but not my team. My question is how do you feel about the money Draymond (28M) and Wiggins (26) are making? In my eyes both of them are doing a lot less for the Warriors than Klay. So yes Klay has missed years, but that’s business. That’s part of the contract he signed, unfortunately he just got hurt. Not like a Simmons who’s cashing checks and just claiming mental issues. Just want your opinion

[@KadeemTheDreeam]

@@clintzeke I feel you shouldn’t watch the next man’s pockets that’s always a recipe for failure. As far as contracts goes tho they can always trade someone away and their contract will be the next teams problem. Klays issue is he wanted to be dealt with right away when the owners wanted to see who they can bring in to help the team as a whole. Draymond is more important to the team than Klay, he may average less points but he does a lot more than what the stat sheet shows

[@clintzeke]

@@KadeemTheDreeam definitely understand not pocket watching, but essentially that’s what people are doing when they say Klay shouldn’t say anything cause he got paid while hurt. I personally don’t think DG is more important but he’s a good talker and will sell you on that. Now I can definitely debate that he’s hurt the team more, and in my opinion may have cost them 2 more championships. Hence why I would have departed from DG or AW before Klay

[@evilamo]

Klay earned his statue, bless him and thank you!

[@xratedctew1]

As a Bay Area native & Warriors fan… I speak for all of us when I say.. WE UNDERSTAND & RESPECT HIS DECISION TO LEAVE. 🥲🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@mylesjones3134]

Can’t speak for all us

[@xratedctew1]

@@mylesjones3134 MAN… SHUT UP

[@edwinjohnson7580]

Everyone’s local microphone works just as well as yours.

[@syzee8282]

We also understand GS' decision to let him walk.

[@xratedctew1]

@@syzee8282 exactly… We know how this goes.. I’m basically saying no one from here is Mad bro left

[@kwamintaylor4247]

SAS I feel is really the only one that got it right on the klay situation. It wasn’t truly about the money. Klay wanted to be relevant on a team

[@CarmenRoberts-rx8wp]

Totally agree! 100%

[@foehammer5185]

"I'm just asking,I'm just asking.." 🤣🤣🤣

[@noamspector3198]

😄

[@jklok]

Thanks Klay! And wish you all the best at the Mavs. I’ll still be rooting for you.

[@HansToyHut]

This is going to be the story for next season. I hope we get a ton of media coverage for the Mavs. I’m sick of seeing nothing but the Lakers on every single channel every single day.

[@brucelau2023]

Klay was definitely afraid of the NBA past, i mean he can't be in Golden State when he's obviously not the player he used to be , and those injuries he suffered the last two seasons before coming back in 2021-2022 he wasn't the same anymore

[@cedricessono6158]

How about Green?

[@Marlon_J]

​@cedricessono6158 Green is an enforcer. Though some of his antics were over the top. They felt he was a necessary evil to have.

[@iamtheonlywilly]

@@cedricessono6158Green should’ve been gone. They act like he has some skill no one possesses. This is the only season he made some dents in scoring but it wasn’t consistent.

[@countbless3360]

I think he could have. Should have become a Ginobli like player as the sixth man of the team. A little humility was required for that which Klay wasn't up for it.

[@lukem15]

He is a human at the end of the day and I understand the feelings he probably felt. He doesn't want to spend the rest of his days desperately trying to recreate the joys of the past. He isn't the same, the team isn't the same, original gm is gone and he doesn't even have the money incentives on his side. If you really unpack the possible factors he was thinking about that plagued the Warriors situation... it's not hard to see why he packed his bags and moved on.

[@WW3DraftDodger]

I'm not saying this is how Klay would feel, but if you were to ask ME who I'd rather play for: JJ Reddick or Jason Kidd, I'm sorry - I'll take Jason Kidd every damn time. It's not even close.

[@docdaatlien]

I feel like the situation in Dallas is better for multiple reasons

[@vincentabm]

Basketball is a business, loyalty only goes so far, Klay knew, and acted accordingly. I wish him all the best, dub nation doesn't forget.

[@Henry-bl3lz]

Klay went to Dallas not because of money. It was because his status with the team has changed. They don’t view him as a starter anymore. They are paying him to sit on the bench for the next two years for a long farewell tour. Klay thinks he can still play. But time will tell that he’s making a mistake. The legacy of staying with one team is priceless. He has to realize that he’s been lousy for the last two years Lucky that they gave him that chance to finish with the team.

[@kevinmanginelli6932]

He's still averaging 18 points on 40 percent from 3 lmao hes not washed lmao smart for Klay cause the warriors probably won't make the playoffs the next 2 years. He best chance to win a title was to leave honestly

[@AmitSharma-lh3pm]

Hes gonna come off the bench with mavs lmao

[@kloonmen374]

Klay sill would have been in the rotation, the dubs front office wanted him to come off the bench as a 6th man and Klay didn’t want that role and rightfully so. Podz is solid but to think that he’ll contribute more than klay is insane. Warriors will be lucky to break 100 points a game this upcoming season

[@smag7477]

I can't wait for Klay to win a ring with Luka and Kyrie

[@Whatacomedian_]

He didnt show up in the play in. Thats it. He still shot better than most of the league. 😂

[@evanjmph]

Nostalgia is so toxic, this is a team sports and you can't drag everybody else down if you can't compete like you used to.

[@kimbo8778]

I love Steph all day! His spirit is Beautiful! ⭐️🙏🏽🫶🏽

[@BrizzyTV_]

Yeah, I remember Klay still getting paid during his time he was out for those 2 years. He mentioned that in his ESPY’s award acceptance. I love Klay, glad he got paid during his injury, wish he didn’t leave the Warriors but I am wishing him the best in Dallas. Klay is still my guy 💪🏼

[@alvaronazerdelvecchio5363]

He really got paid 70 million dollars for not playing 2 years, i love klay but he was being unreasonable

[@kwasisitimelamasole4146]

Klay’s struggles were evident. I don’t usually agree with SAS but this piece is facts. It was time to go separate ways

[@richA2430]

Again as a warrior fan, this was the right move. Warriors paid him while he was hurt, paid him for not playing, remember that

[@LesterZap]

Let's just look at it in a positive way that for every GSW vs Mavs Games next season will surely be a three-point shoot out.

[@bogusphone8000]

Top Gun perfectly describes Klay: "Your ego is writing checks your body can't cash." Klay left because he was informed that he was now the vet and his role was to grow Podz and Moody.

[@ClearinghouseLogin]

If you asked Klay, what are some things you would change that would give you a reason to stay at Golden State. In my opinion he would say.. 1. To have played the fourth quarter in his 60 point game against the Pacers. 2. To have stayed in the game where he broke the 3 point record with <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="292">4:52</a> left in the 3rd quarter.

[@eugenenazariusfernandez6980]

Lakers has the most toxic fan base and Klay is still getting his rhythm back, u don't want those delulu fans going booing and bullying online... plus Dallas state taxes are nice.

[@onepac7563]

Klay should have taken a pay cut to stay in Golden State. They paid him a ton of money when he was having knee problems.

[@Bran-Da-Don]

It's about coming off the bench. He can't do it there. Maybe somewhere else but not there. I knew the moment they benched him he was leaving.

[@eayorentertainment3634]

Derrick Jones went to the clippers

[@giombi15]

1. Klay’s team didn’t like how the Warriors portrayed to the media how they offered him a 2 year $48M deal when it wasn’t a firm offer. 2. His team infact offered to take a $20M/year deal and GSW told him to wait as he wasn’t a priority. 3. At that point he provided the Warriors with four other contracts which they declined. At end of the day is Klay better than Poole , Tobias Harris or Jonathan Isaac ? Warriors haven’t made a move to get better but prioritized Poole and Wiggins over him despite everything they have gone through. And you’re missing that he got injured trying to win a championship in the finals where he was the only one holding the team together. This is a massive betrayal and they didn’t even improve.

[@leatherhoop]

No player should ever take a pay cut.

[@alanhudson2999]

I just wish they could came to a contract deal where he be willing to stay with his splash brother..I wish Klay all the best tho live your life Klay go make ur paper n be happy 😊 🎉😎💯

[@1Scital1]

Man Kemba was going crazy - and the only reason Hornets was getting talked about. Wasn't Kemba averging like 30 ??? This all off memory I could be wrong.

[@saatersamsonawuapila607]

Klay wasn't ready to be another Lebron fall guy.

[@marquezvaughn]

They took care of him when he was injured for 2 years they could have easily traded him when he had value

[@gisellelewis9850]

He and Kawhi are the same...

[@tommythunder99]

Anyone in his right mind would stay the hell out of that Lakers circus. Good luck in Dallas Klay!

[@ferdyalih5067]

Klay doesn't want entertainment, he wants to play basketball. That's his reason for choosing Mavs over LA. And SAS is right on point; can't blame GWS Organization for the exit of Klay. And the end of the day, FOR BOTH SIDES, it's all about BUSINESS. COME WHAT MAY, I AM GWS FOR LIFE. Greetings from the Philippines!

[@johnr8309]

Truest thing Stephen A. ever said. I'm a Golden State fan and they paid Klay Thompson good money for two seasons he didn't even play. They have been more than fair with him.

[@solohere5608]

I agree. Everything happened the way it had to. Crazy how the media can sway a players pay too.

[@Coffee415]

Thank you! Exactly what warriors fans know. We love you Klay, but all good things must come to an end.

[@brunocuevas2136]

Warriors should released Draymond Green and kept Klay Thompson.

[@ricardorubio6336]

Always Loved Klay’s Game. He is needed more in Dallas than in LA. He most likely would come off the bench in LA plus the lakers r one big question mark rn. No one knows what to make of that team. They r pretty much that same team out side of draft picks .

[@lonzorutlandjr.4536]

Bron didn’t take a pay cut he stuck it to them

[@bennymozzarella1605]

He was going to take a pay cut for Klay

[@marvfromthecity]

Just wish klay the best and hope that he doesn’t have too many of those bad shooting streaks and can fit in with his new team w dallas. We got on him for his poor defense and taking bad shots, hope that mavs fans have patience when hes klanking or getting beat on defense lol. Sucks to see him go bc I would love he stay in the bay and help groom the newer guards… but I respect that he still feel like he got something to prove and wanna get paid.

[@dannyblau3850]

With you on everything….except why he didn’t go to the Lakers. That looked like a clear situation of Mavs vs Lakers. Mavs just clearly look like a better team with a clear identity that can be seen and a better chance to win.

[@pg13pacernation30]

Mike Dunleavy Jr. in just one year as Golden State's GM: •Traded Jordan Poole, Patrick Baldwin Jr., Ryan Rollins, 2030 1st round pick (top-20 protected), 2027 2nd round pick, and cash for Chris Paul •Waived Chris Paul after 1 season •Let Klay Thompson walk in free agency Not a good start for Dunleavy Jr. at all...

[@yordanoshimed9514]

I disagree. Draymond is far more valuable than Poole so he had to go. Paul made the second unit one of the best in the league but isn't worth the $. Klay walked bc he wasn't okay being 6th man even though guys like Moody are better two way players and have been patiently waiting their turn.

[@lpwexl]

Perspective is everything. MDJ was able to find a sucker to take that Poole contract. Poole had the worst plus/minus in the league. Right call to dump him. He did that while acquiring an expiring contract. GSW got 2nd rd picks for Klay which he is turning into Heild. Heild and Klay’s numbers aren’t that much different. Look it up. Cheaper, younger, with 2 good knees. MDJ is out here cooking.

[@davidwilliamson8502]

GSW fumbled when they kept Draymond over the Poole incident and DEFINITELY effed up when they kept Green over Durant. They also paid Draymond $25 million per year on his extension. Because they made so many mistakes, they couldn’t offer Klay much. With Durant, they could’ve been a real contending team. Instead, they’re Play-In losers.

[@michaelposner9035]

Durant a snake 🐍

[@treesin2199]

Klay has been holding back the Warriors for 2 years and has been dividing the fan base. His long leash vs Kumingas caused fans to take sides. Now Warriors are better via subtraction.

[@FatherofFFD]

🎯

[@Hunt9-qb1if]

You spelt Draymond Green wrong

[@TheForkOnTheLeftist]

@@Hunt9-qb1if seriously is this even on the radar compared to choke holds, nut checking, punching your own teammate or bailing out of games with techs?

[@DK-vx9mq]

Dray provides more value to the team than Klay at this point in there careers

[@tjgrafiks]

u mean one year. he had practically his best if not one of his best seasons in 22-23. averaged 22 ppg and led the league in threes makin 301. wtf u talking about last 2 yrs. that was wiggs fckn shit up and klay still played better than wiggs coming off two potential career ending injuries. yall be trippin lmao

[@Zenlollipop]

Ramona Shelburne and Kendra Andrews wrote an ESPN article that I think explains the missing pieces of Klay's decision. It wasn't about the amount of money. Apparently the extension talks were stalling because Klay's agents proposed multiple packages in the $15-20M per year range throughout last season, but the Warriors FO were disappointed with the team's performance over the past two years, and felt that a trade was necessary. They wanted Klay to wait until the offseason so they could maintain flexibility while trying to land a difference maker (Lebron, Paul George, DeRozan, Markkanen etc.) and they would then sign him as a free agent for around $24M per year. Even in the offseason, they wanted him to wait until after the PG decision to re-sign him, once it was clear that they had no reasonable moves left to make. Personally, I think that's reasonable from the Warriors as a team that just lost the play-in, but this does tell Klay that he's not the priority for the Warriors this offseason. Between that and the attention to his performance from the media and multiple large fanbases (and haterbases?), he probably just wanted a fresh start. He won't say this outright, but he probably signed with Dallas over LA because he knows it will attract less media attention on him, and at close to a vet minimum deal, if he has a bad game it's either just Luka's fault or a normal, unexceptional game for Klay. He can be Tobias Harris on a much friendlier contract. From the article, based on a source close to Klay, "something about playing for the Lakers apparently felt too much like playing for the Warriors". I think we can understand why that might be. I don't think there's any disrespect drama going around the Warriors. Klay was hurting and needed to be somewhere healthier. The Warriors would've liked to keep him around, but not at the expense of trade flexibility for a difference maker. The story just feels bittersweet. I hope he has fun playing in Dallas.

[@juanitareid9183]

Thanks Klay..feel sad of your leaving the Warriors..but still looking forward to you always playing your heart out.

[@Belacose-HOGG]

So much for the "nobody wants to play with Luka" narrative! ...

[@inhop2443]

It was Luka, Bron, or retirement.

[@TruthDefined4life]

​@@inhop2443All bad options for him.

[@Luke-ul3xf]

Klay does love Kyrie

[@jaleru]

I live in the Bay Area. If I was offered a job in Texas for the same wage and a few years I'd take too. This Cali tax hits hard 😂

[@TruthDefined4life]

@@jaleru He was actually offered 2 years/$48 million by Golden State. That was a FAIR offer.

[@hiddeninthebrush]

I think the fact Klay had such an off year has alot to do with the deal. He never really got back to where he was since the injury and probably wont. Plus he is a guy who cant get his own shot, or dribble well for that matter, he benefitted alot from the system he was in. Dallas will be interesting but not sure he could be expected to play heavy minutes.

[@MelsDiner115]

Yup.. people forgot he got paid Full 2 years without playing a game almost 70mil. Advance bonus retirement pay!

[@thelastdon6562]

The end we he said. "Im just asking" "Im just asking"🤣🤣🤣

[@hangtime1111]

klay was shooting 40% from 3pts better than 90% of the nba you guys are tripping warriors are done with kuminga wiggins and green you sign everybody before him and gave him the leftovers after winning 4 rings they did him dirty big time

[@marleebaya]

yeah and Warriors are known for their “culture”. go Klay! i’m never not gonna watch when you’re on the court

[@keithprater2011]

So should people not get workers comp if they get injured while working on the job? You’re too intelligent to make a take like this bruh cmon now

[@shemsuddinmillard3172]

Thank you, Stephen A. No sentence that defines the Golden State era can be written without Klay Thompson. That needs to be said first. And you are thoroughly correct. He was given a 191mil contract AFTER he tore his ACL. The rift in my mind begins when Klay stayed away from the training facility during his ACL rehab. He was carrying a few extra pounds (by his own admission) and tore his achilles in a pick up game. Joe Lacob invested a huge amount of money on good faith and Klay didn’t reciprocate that respect in giving the team medical staff and trainers the unfettered ability to monitor and manage his progress. Golden State has been a pretty good organization when it comes to medical and training support. Looney, Steph, GPII, Draymond, OPJ and many more have rehabbed and returned without recurring spells on the IL for the same injury. Not prefect, but pretty dang good. I dunno. Klay has to come to grips with his age, injury history and pride to be a true and consistent asset. I really hope Dallas can give him the joy and opportunity to be, in whatever capacity, his amazing self as a player, leader and person.

[@suttonfamilypoodles]

It is what it is let's move on with positivity. Congrats Klay you chose what's best for your mental health. Celebrate him. This world is going through enough. It's time out for all the negativity. Peace and blessings 🙌 🙏 ✨️

[@c.sachiarcieri9726]

Exactly re:Klay. He was my favorite Warrior. When basketball is all that matters, you need to reevaluate your priorities. Hope he finds what he’s looking for.

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

That’s an ego issue. Curry and Draymond both came off the bench at times.

[@zekite6467]

I agree but for context both the times Curry and Dray came off the 2nd unit was purely because of rebounding off injury, which means it was really just a minutes restriction. Klay was strictly due to lackluster performance, especially in crunch time.

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

@@zekite6467 true but that’s on him to fix. The Warriors organization would be dumb to key a player on the floor that is underperforming.

[@cdublun]

Pointing out he was still paid when he was hurt is moot. Of course they paid him! No favor to him. Had they not, they would have lost him and outraged their fans and the league.

[@firecracker8071]

I feel Klay knew long before the end of the season, that he was going to leave. That long sad look around the arena was the tell all look😢😢😢 Love you Stephen A, your so wise❤

[@dasio1]

That’s what I’ve been saying. Thank you SAS. Klay tore his ACL but GSW still gave him max contract. No organization would do that. Some organization would even take that as an opportunity to pay you less cause you had a major injury. The timing of giving him contract says how much they value Klay. If he felt disrespected, why would he take less money in Dallas? He was so good coming off the bench. He was productive with that role. He could’ve prolong his career with the role. Love Klay but was in his feelings with the past couple of seasons. But it hurts seeing him in a uniform other than GSW. Still hurts.

[@Spreademcheekz]

All I know if is if they want Klay to avg 20 and shoot 40% like he did this passed year after all star , Kidd better make some plays for KT. Kyrie n Luka love handling the ball

[@ZxLayER]

Thanks for the breakdown man🍺🍺🍺

[@BusyWatchingYouTube]

Klay single-handedly was responsible for a bunch of GSW losses last season. Just sulking on the bench and bringing that negativity. Bro was a bricklayer, and his misses always came at crucial points in the game. Rally killers! I’m glad he’s moved on and hope he finds happiness in Dallas because he was once GREAT and deserves that.

[@DondiSy]

If it was really true, gsw had 2 years consecutive of unstable locker room

[@MrNetMan11]

Yeah he had a lot of shocking games last couple of years, none worse than his last one and the Lakers series the season before. In amongst that though he would dominate some games so he was a real head-scratcher for the coaching staff.

[@189x]

I can’t remember who but they said “don’t pay them for what they did, pay them for what they can do” and those were wise words

[@resurrectedainu6751]

No they were not fair. Gave Draymond the courtesy contract Klay deserved. Green is bad for business overall. Manipulative creep.

[@1yungez]

draymond dont get injured and is not fragile minded

[@zekite6467]

@@1yungez draymond is indeed very fragile minded lol, so fragile that he loses games every season due to techs and anger-management problems.

[@sedohema]

So he got injured in a pick up game, which is NOT work related by the way, and they STILL paid him, handsomely I might add.

[@Chaoskae]

Loyalty is one sided. GSW should’ve done whatever it took to make sure Klay retire a warrior. Like how everyone wants Athletes to do whatever is needed for the team.😂😂

[@scottfitzgerald3627]

I think people are looking at this wrong. It wasn't about the money to Klay, it was about being valued by the F.O. of the organization for what he'd meant to the team for the last 12 years. Draymond, Wiggins, and Poole had just gotten deals and Lacob decided to play hardball with Klay in contract negotiations. Klay took offense to Lacob and Dunleavy playing hardball with him on his deal when he's one of the pillars of this Dubs Dynasty. It made him feel like he wasn't valued for his contributions. Now granted, Klay got injured on that semi dirty play by Danny Green in the 2019 Finals which altered the trajectory of his career and the Warriors extended Klay to give him time to recover and try to get back to form, but last season with the mishandling of the rotations and being benched for Podz it made a bad situation even worse. I side more with Klay in this situation. Particularly because last season it wasn't just his benching that was an issue with the team. Kerr was frustrating Kuminga by keeping him out of the lineup most of the season and only made him a starter after Draymond's second suspension, and also the mishandling of Moody and irrational 3 Guard Lineups Kerr was running which cost them several games and a playoff spot which Klay got all of the blame for publicly on social and sports media. It was the perfect storm of BS to make the Dubs a toxic environment for Klay's mental.

[@svk_5104]

I get what you’re saying and you make some good points that I agree with, especially about Kerr’s rotations but I think Klay took it a little too personal and is being a little too sensitive. The Warriors took care of him his whole career and paid him max money for 2.5 years of rehab. Plus, they still ended up offering him a pretty damn fair contract, so they didn’t “make him a priority,” they honestly shouldn’t have because they need to prioritize finding a legitimate #2 option to run with Steph for his last few years of playing at a high level. I get Klay’s legacy and what he means to franchise but this is still also a business and they still need to keep a bit of business mindset. And while Kerr’s rotations were absolutely awful, Klay still had a fall off both offensively and defensively and Kerr wasn’t wrong for moving him to the bench when he did. Kerr gave Klay(and Wiggins) a decent amount of games to try to get out of the slumps they were in. Through the first like 25 games or so Klay was averaging 15 on 39% from the field and 32% from 3, that’s bench player type numbers. Plus, Klay had an absolutely TERRIBLE attitude when he was playing poorly and always seemed like he was in a bad mood. Both parties definitely hold some of the blame here.

[@jeromedavis9942]

5:26 5:26 😢

[@Bigredfitnessmoshe]

He just didn’t play that well. The problem with having a salary cap is you cant just give a player money because he did great for you in the past and he’s a legend. The other guys you mentioned got paid in a different year in different circumstances.. It’s not fair but things were different after the championship and even last year. Just bad timing for klay. In the end of the day, he took less money to go to Dallas. Maybe they offered him a starting job I don’t know. He just did not play well last year.

[@electroniccornbread]

Why is SA even laying this out. Dynasties and legends are not all about money. GSW messed up with how they handled this.

[@jordanverbeek5121]

The offer was fair, yet Klay also made a fair point in the trade. He doesn't want any more drama like the Lakers would bring. He wants to shoot baskets in his final years, and this might even rejuvenate him a bit. Farewell, from a loyal Warrior.

[@fivedesert3675]

I agree 100% this time. Its really uo to klay if he wants to retire wearing gsw uniform. Im ezcited for next season lets see how will it go for dallas and warriors..

[@GoldenState22]

Klay wants to get paid. Good luck to you Splash Bro. Wish nothing but the best👍

[@MrNetMan11]

Nah, not the money. If anything he took a pay cut. But what he got was knowing he is a first choice pick for the Mavs and a guaranteed starter. GSW don’t see him as one of the critical pieces anymore. They would have kept him on out of loyalty but they wanted to secure someone else first. Sad thing for GSW is they didn’t find their big replacement AND they lost Klay.

[@mstarsup]

The Warriors' offer to Klay was fair, and him moving out was fair also to be honest. What wasn't fair however is that a guy who punched a teammate, kicked people's balls, punched people, chocked people, got multiple suspensions including an indefinite one, etc. not only got away with everything and got welcomed back with open arms when the suspensions were over, but even got much more recognition than him from their own organization.

[@KevinCantWait08]

I have so many mixed feelings about Klay leaving us… but ultimately, the relationship had run its course, so I have come to terms with it. Even though I’m pissed he left us, it’s true that he also wasn’t being shown respect by ownership with their sneaky negotiating tactics, especially Joe Lacob.

[@MrNetMan11]

Did you ever consider that Klay might not be the easiest person to have a real conversation with about where GSW thinks he’s at? Seems to carry himself with a lot of pride/ego. I’m sad he’s gone but I don’t think he was going to embrace an ongoing 2nd team role.

[@iraacree6372]

Hey Stephen A, I think it’s fair to say that ESPN has been more than fair to you with their $18 million a year contract offer. Sign that contract my brother before you get “Klay ThompsonEd.”

[@andraenelson4414]

How you know he was in feelings? You have no idea what was going on behind the scenes

[@leonangelarevalo2596]

The thing with LeBron is that media would give him all the glory and the blame for the others , klay didn't want that problem , now he has to focus on adjust to a different system and enjoy ,, good luck to him

[@garrysaint-vil725]

Vacation season even with this podcast 😝

[@GEDMusic-bl7zg]

You’re right but they sucked without Klay and when he came back they won the title.

[@seanvcpd]

100% but they also did start that season 18-2 and he joined them after that. Definitely needed though.

[@edwardsadventures9446]

Doesn't mean he has an opinion, doesn't mean he's right.

[@user-px6ic3gb5p]

Thank you !

[@sharefrowell4284]

Shit wasn’t right when draymond barked on Durant that’s where the dominoes started to fall 💯

[@adaptivevision44]

Like you’re in the locker room

[@sharefrowell4284]

@@adaptivevision44 I don’t have to be in the room with them drumstick to know what happened. If you pay attention, then you would see what everyone sees mofo. Your moms and ya shorty was definitely in the locker room tho 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@vendettadon4749]

Well said 💯

[@Tacti_Kal]

Going to LA only means you're a potential scapegoat. Not even the coaches are safe lol. Obviously Bronny will get the favoritism as well. Just facts.

[@SrealG]

"First thing I do when I wake up (after I put on my white gloves) is think about how much $ I can make my bosses.. then how much $ I can get out of that"..Well the first thing YOUR BOSSES do when they wake up..is think about how much $ you can make them..and then how they can pay you the least of it. SAS is a straight 🤡. Shannon and McAfee are the face of the network now. And they didnt have to soft shoe to do it, they are both objective in their opinions and takes..while "White Gloves"..screams and yells in a suit at 10 in the FN morning for his bosses. I enjoy McAfee looking like he just got finished watching a game and giving his take..I enjoy Shannon being objective and NEVER having to use his "sources" to evade being held responsible for a disrespectful take on a player...but more importantly, both Shay and Mac NEVER suck off the people or person in question before giving their opinion. SAS is a stain on our culture. IMO.

[@doygwapo]

I think for Klay it wasn’t more about the money but the intent and aggressiveness of the Warriors to re-sign him was his issue.

[@perryolsen1370]

Not to mention he was also out for almost half of the 2021-2022 season.

[@suzukininja24]

As a warriors fan, love Klay, wish him the best in Dallas. I do think it was time to move on and hope that Kuminga and Moody really shine

[@ms.twillaway6663]

The warriors was fair to Klay but I wish him nothing but the best but he let his ego and ride get the best of him

[@blackzero23]

Klay just wanted a new scenery and knows the warriors aren’t a contender anymore. They keep making it about the contract. So funny how the media is full of shit

[@michaeldaviscordova4014]

I wish espn first take would talk about soccer more

[@sflvideos3878]

I think Klay is avoiding LA because he doesn't want that spotlight.

[@traceries5201]

When the player presents up to 4 different offers to ownership and ownership dismisses them as the “wrong time” to talk and then invites said player to play golf in the offseason and doesn’t even mention the contract situation. This is disrespectful. This is prideful game playing BS on Lacob’s part. It just is. Now Lacob has done amazing things for this franchise BUT this is the same coldness that resulted in Myers leaving and intentionally or not it created an issue with Klay that was unfixable. Klay offered to stay for 2 for 40million and ownership wouldn’t discuss it. Said they had to do other things first. It isn’t the negotiating that was an issue. It was the lack of dialogue. You don’t treat your franchise stars that way. You can offer less but you cannot ignore them with the silent treatment. This is a Lacob fail. Whether it is the best for the team or not, the way it went down is not okay. Local media has the facts. Read some of them.

[@MrNetMan11]

I don’t think it’s disrespectful. It’s just the reality that GSW don’t consider him a key piece anymore. They would have kept him out of loyalty but they wanted a big new piece first and see how much money they had left. Didn’t go the way they planned.

[@hmamane59]

In the world of business he was a major reason the franchise increased 2 billion in value! (with a B!)

[@jhdivina]

idk why people don’t talk about the fact the warriors offered him a 48m extension for 2 years but klay decided to bet on himself but lost, as he showed just how washed he actually is. now, he thinks he’s disrespected? make it make sense

[@jylee9980]

State Your Source

[@chosenbygod2812]

Exactly, that's why I say kick rocks 🪨 they were extremely patient with Klay and plus he didn't score ONE point in the last game, not a point, the game we needed him to show up. Maybe he'll do better in Dallas.

[@Shakester71]

If Klay had gone to any other team, other than the Warriors, we wouldn’t be having this conversation. I’m Warriors’ fan and appreciate what Klay contributed to this team, but I also know that he wasn’t their best player. I’m not even sure if he was their 2nd best player. You look at his skill set and you’d see a guy that wouldn’t be the best player on any team in the league. A 6’7 shooting guard with below average athleticism, combined with below average ball handling skills, isn’t a guy that you could give the ball to and he’d create his own shot every game while averaging 25 a game. He’s not a good rebounder or passer either with a career average of 3.5 boards a game and 2.3 assists. So what’s his value? I know many people say he is, or was, a great defender. He was an All NBA second teamer once. Not first, but second. If you strip down all the titles and what he meant to the Warriors, then it’s just a slightly better defensive Kyle Korver. At best, Bruce Bowen and he was never a max contract player. Is he even a top 50 all time great? I don’t think he’s even close. Top 100? My point is that Klay needed the Warriors more than they needed him.

[@user-md1pf1em9i]

Agreed. I don't agree with you often, but totally agree on all points. GWS offer of 2 years, 48 million last year, was a good offer he turned down. They have been very fair with Klay overall.