Why Klay Thompson Left: The Story of a Broken Brotherhood

[@SwishArchives]

Thank you everyone for watching! We truly appreciate the support. I would like to clear some things up: As a brand new channel we are still ironing things out. We now know after publishing this video that some images aren’t accurate. We will continue to get better and strive to be the best basketball channel on KZbin, which we are confident we will achieve. Making mistakes and learning from them all play a part in the process of an early channel on KZbin. We would like to end with this: The voice you hear in the video is a real human voice. It is NOT AI. Nothing in our creating process is AI. Once again thanks for all the love and support!

[@buckets212]

i hate narrators regardless whether it's AI or not. It's way too impersonal.

[@michaelhaydenbell]

​@buckets212 How tf would expect a video like this to work then?? Just pictures and text only? Lol what???

[@michaelhaydenbell]

I'm going to be brutally honest with you. When I come across a video like this announcing itself as a new up and coming force in the KZbin NBA doc/commentary space, with a dude speaking over it who is clearly American yet doesn't know how to pronounce numerous players' names, it just seems really fishy and shady to me. Like weird content farm stuff that doesn't actually care about the game. Good content is good content but I'm just saying.

[@michaelhaydenbell]

So the commentary is NOT done by Allen Iverson, got it, thought so.

[@evanwrenn402]

Got yourself a banger here. Congrats.

[@JudyJones-o9e]

We love you Klay your jersey will always be hanging on the wall

[@SwishArchives]

Thanks for watching!

[@bigbangbasketball]

Jersey going be on the clearance racks soon

[@here2thrive]

This whole situation for Klay was the fire he needed to come back. He's going to thrive in the Mavericks system and I for one can't wait to see him play without these frustrations anymore. He deserves to be valued for everything he's done for us, but he also needs this kick in the boot to get him back over the slump.

[@muaautausolaita689]

You may be gone, but will never be forgotten Klay! You're a Warrior 4Life.

[@shanemoses3009]

Klay is going to be in the hall of fame.

[@francoSwaidan]

As a Warriors fan, it's disappointing to see Klay's time with Golden State end like this. The video was great, though. I really appreciated how it showed the timeline of klay's relationship with the team.

[@fruxersable]

Da Heck. I love and loved Klay. Im sad, but im happy bout him, he still is part of the family, for now and forever for me. Thank u Splash. 1 of the Legends. Golden State musketeer 1 of other 3 ❤

[@JadaMoats]

I did shed a tear or two

[@c-roy.7825]

I said the warriors were going to regret paying Draymond because that means they prioritized him over Klay and Draymond is a system player.

[@audience7264]

I agree Draymond is overpaid. System us dumb.

[@mettleheart3014]

Thank you! Plus Draymond is so toxic fam!! He’s literally publicly criticizing his head coach during the Olympics. He could’ve sent a text to Steve. The fact they kept Dray over Klay is CRAZY!!!

[@clifed1]

Draymond runs that show on both ends of the court.

[@cynthiajones6939]

Dray is the reason they’re where their at now for running the good players away and causing strife

[@mikepedro3198]

Draymond pay them. NBA gets their money back anyway. If ppl knew his role on the team will understand 10:16

[@chaseadams5037]

I've been a warriors fan since 91... We had a good team in the 90s with Hardaway, Mullin, Mitch and Webber... but I also lived through all the horrible teams... I was still a fan when Monta Ellis was our star and we had a stupid power ranger holding a lightning rod for a logo. I'm just grateful for the run we had.... Not even remotely mad... 🤷✅💯🏆💪🥇

[@samg2590]

😂 I gotta look up that old logo

[@chaseadams5037]

@@samg2590 It's terrible! It was so bad it was embarrassing to be a warriors fan for a while 🤤

[@samg2590]

@chaseadams5037 🤣 they been my fav since 2014

[@fobinc]

I will shamelessly admit I liked that logo. I'm still kicking myself for not getting rookie Steph jersey with that style.

[@chaseadams5037]

@@fobinc I was so embarrassed I tried to convince myself I liked other teams, bought shaq jerseys and tried to pretend I was a Lakers fan all along but no matter how hard I tried or how embarrassed I was.... I couldn't stop being a warriors fan🤤🤷🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@oFrostlight]

Klay and the Warriors both did wrong. But I do think Klay needs to humble himself a little. He’s not the same player now. Great video!

[@SwishArchives]

Thanks for watching!

[@annetowers2319]

Agree both did wrong. Still mostly on Klay though. Klay's endearing persona made his supersized ego/arrogance not too obvious. Something must have been said/done to fatally wound Klay's ego from which he could not recover and thus become blind to whatever good the organization has also done for him. His 1st injury was "on the job" during a 2019 Finals game. The 2nd injury was not - it was in some random pickup game in L.A. at the end of his rehab period but before his return to practice/scrimmage with the team. So that's on him, and he seems in denial, incapable of coming to grips with the consequences of such bad decision. And yet he was still given a max contract extension. Subsequent contract extensions for both Wiggins and Green, were aligned with the duration of Curry's latest contract extension. So was the 2-year contract extension offered to Klay. He declined the offer and became overly focused on proving himself as deserving more. Although Klay said all the right things, his attitude and demeanor said otherwise, ultimately becoming toxic detrimental to team chemistry and success. Hoping the big 3 Steph-Dray-Klay could have stayed together their entire careers - it would have been a singular accomplishment. But as always the big 3 letters EGO wins.

[@mikemiddaugh7610]

Wow, more people should read this. Very very well said.

[@mikeonthemccomedy2465]

THE WARRIORS STUCK WITH KLAY FOR TWO YEARS WHILE HE WAS TRYING TO RECOVER FROM MAJOR INJURIES! WAS NEVER THE SAME ONCE HE CAME BACK! HIS EGO BECAME BIGGER THAN HIS WORTH!! AND I'M A HUGE KLAY FAN!

[@clarencebradford7553]

His ego is his competitive nature he’s a legend you live and die with this guy it take a few years to fully recover from the two devastating injury. Draymond reck that Goldan state team Draymond caused them a lot of loses with his foolishnes

[@PublicNuisance2K24]

This is by far the best Klay Thompson take I ever read. U r right, his ego got too big and he wasn't realistic

[@diegochavez6203]

I bet you if it was your daddy curry you'd be crying about it let's be honest curry should not be too 15 yet the media wants to put him too 10 hard yet klay was better in big games besides once he guarded the best players as well and somehow he's not top 75?

[@RealBlackStarMafia]

Look at his stats They gave too much to CP3, and they made Steph a 2 guard Horrible choice

[@PublicNuisance2K24]

@@diegochavez6203 ur wrong kid

[@00SingleSeven]

You all forget draymon has done more damages to the warriors than klay decide to leave the drama king

[@lawball1727]

💯BINGO! Draymon is the one that needs to be dealt. He’s has cost the team at least 2 titles. He is the reason they lost the great player Durant. His antics in title games are detrimental to the team.

[@sheilacarter8701]

I remember and Dray should've been gone and not Klay.

[@AvidUTuber]

Y'all a bunch of clowns. Warriors would have exactly ZERO championships without the donkey. Think about it. Why do you think they haven't gotten rid of him, even with all his undesirable antics????

[@thatswhoibe1364]

@@lawball1727 And Pool was never the same, after he punched him!!

[@macdreezy794]

@@lawball1727 And yet the 'Dubs don't win the titles they did w/o him,,,A conundrum no doubt

[@teddyenriquez3429]

There is no loyalty in professional sports. A player remains or leaves the team based on monetary considerations.

[@Longdick805]

That’s any job

[@thisaintart]

They paid him for two years where he didn’t play - like a stupid amount of money. Then he gambled and didn’t take an offer so he could get more later. Then was cold in playoffs. Is what it is

[@realgsdontdie5095]

I think Warrior fans would rather have wins than a team/Coach that they deem Loyal.

[@beastscale1892]

​@@realgsdontdie5095 Warriors fans or the Steph Curry Cult? What would be the reaction if the Warriors chose to pay Draymond over Curry?

[@rollingwithmoore]

@@realgsdontdie5095I’m a Warriors fan and I desire loyalty

[@pablosonic892]

Klay has never been the same since he came back from his two year injury out the game. Charles Barkley called him out on the air which Klay responded with a forty plus game. Exactly one game. Then immediately sunk back to increasing diminishing returns. The Warriors and Kerr left him in the starting rotation far longer than any organization would have and his past accomplishments, his amazing resume and team loyalty toward him gave him more second chances than should have been alloted. It all culminating into his embarrassing grand stage disaster playoff outing scoring zero points despite playing the entire game. The Warriors kept investment in him despite the lack of results and ever decreasing productivity even off the bench cost The Warriors and Curry two years for another ring they can't get back. It boggles the mind then when athletes conveniently forget all this at the negotiation table. The Mavs signed a sinking ship. He is going to be an expensive bench warner for Luka.

[@noctwice]

Klay couldn’t accept moving to the bench even though his play put him there. Same exactly situation will likely play out on the Mavs. How are they going to play their big three together? Defense will be almost non existent if they start them all. Klay didn’t want to go back to the Warriors not because of money but because of ego. Probably hardest part for future hall of famers to accept. They aren’t the same player anymore after two season ending injuries.

[@karledwinmolina-fn4np]

Klay was psychologically affected by his max contract that GSW disregard him. That is why he had a bit low performances from his capability to perform. He was betrayed by the management

[@karledwinmolina-fn4np]

We didn't know that Klay was frustrated with GSW management as he was not offered a max deal that he was psychologically affected that diminish his performance for 2023-2024

[@noctwice]

@@karledwinmolina-fn4np Klay was signed to his max contract after his ACL injury. Klay went on to an additional season ending injury a year later trying to come back from his ACL and tore his achilles. For many players that injury is career ending not just season ending. Klay fought back and returned then the Warriors went on to win another chip. But let’s not be fooled. Klay isn’t the same player and lacks the mobility he had prior to injury. I don’t think Klay suffered from performance anxiety. The Warriors did not offer Klay another max contract but neither was under an illusion a max contract was available. The Warrior’s offered Klay $48 million over two years. Klay bet on himself and rejected the offer. Ultimately Klay signed for $50 million over three years and a fresh start with Dallas.

[@MrJugg101]

1000000000% agree

[@jamilp2869]

Santos... Podz... some people know the difference...

[@matthewlewis3422]

😂

[@andrewconcepcion2740]

Stopped watching this video on the 3rd time he missed the name....

[@wasteurtime5677]

best growing bball channel on youtube allegedly

[@TheBlessingBabes]

I was wondering who the hell he was talking about, not even a warriors fan, but damn that's podziemski

[@Mikewillgetsit]

Never thought their big 3 would go their separate ways

[@SwishArchives]

Thanks for watching!

[@mattrose1365]

I figured draymond would have been first

[@younglove3362]

That's because y'all refuse to understand the nature of the business.

[@mattrose1365]

@younglove3362 no, draymond spent years being a problem child while the others were quiet and did their thing, it was deteriorating before the punch but that was the time period of when it was really over

[@funkychicken2119]

Mullin ended in Indiana .. Hardaway in Miami.. Richardson in Phoenix..the Warriors don’t have legacy players in their history that go start to finish. . Every one that you can make an argument for ended their career elsewhere. I’ve been a warriors fan since 1986,. In the business of the NBA , it never takes a backseat to the player no matter how big a star or superstar they are. You have Dirk, Duncan., Kobe.. who else? Even Scottie and MJ moved on from Chicago, Hakeem ended up in Toronto, Shaq played on how many teams? Magic, Lakers, Boston, Miami, phoenix? LeBron started in Cleveland, then Miami, then back to Cleveland., now LA.

[@xtraspecialj]

Great video! Also, I know that's just b-roll and maybe not supposed to line up with what you're saying, but in the 7 to 7:30 time range, multiple times you cut to Podziemski while saying Santos. The cuts seemed to line up in a way that indicates that it was supposed to be Santos on the screen at those times.

[@26_DB]

10-20 years from now we’ll hear how Klay regretted leaving, “there’s no place like home”. I don’t see him becoming comfortable in Dallas; best of wishes Klay, thanks for many childhood memories!!

[@JazzyJeff910]

Basketball for dummy terms: he wanted more than he was worth at the end of his contract. Still one of the all-time greats. Had one hell of a career regardless.

[@Raul-bt3bt]

It's always about money!

[@tonberrygaming3267]

he's like any other all time greats. never realize when they went from a super star to a role player and not taking it well.

[@jackfanning7952]

For years Klay Thompson not only filled the basket up with 3 pointers but also played tenacious defense. When he couldn't do that anymore, it was next man up.

[@ChristRecords2O16]

Same way you got it, is the same way you loose it

[@g-harly4560]

Klay with the Mavericks is gonna be crazy 🔥🔥😤, interesting to see how he adapts to his role

[@LaidBack--]

It's not going to be anything special, sorry lol.

[@HOOPEREDlTS]

@@LaidBack-- it could be you never know and klay could go of with luka and Kyries passes to get open middys and 3s

[@TheEdwardBesterJrpodcast]

@@LaidBack--lol it is gonna be special you just watch go mavericks

[@Bigglionnnn]

So let me get this straight Mavs got gentleman SWEPT by the Celtics & their answer is klay???? . So klay is missing piece for the mavs to get past the Celtics ?

[@TheEdwardBesterJrpodcast]

@ exactly

[@jazzcook]

Now what's going to happen if Klay doesn't have his mojo? The Warriors would have his back, regardless of his position on the team. The Mavs don't have that history with him, so will they stand by?

[@West_Endian205]

Exactly. He did what he did outta emotion, mainly frustration 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ycshittu5412]

​@West_Endian205 klay is greedy. He never took a paycut all his career with the warriors. They gave him $190m when he got injured and he got injured again because he didn't rehab properly. He went away and ignored the advice of the physical therapists. Thats why he injured his Achilles. He came back and wanted another max. His ego and greed was just too much. What is he gonna do when luka shouts at him?

[@VDASAVAGE]

@@ycshittu5412 that’s not greedy that’s a man knowing his value. Would you take a pay cut at your job so that they can add employees? And don’t try to say it’s not the same thing because it is that’s his job.

[@ycshittu5412]

@VDASAVAGE it's greed. What is his value? He was injured for 2 and half years, and they gave him 190m. Klay can't lead a team. Every true warriors fan knows he is streaky. His value is what the mavs paid him and if he doesnt perform, they will trade his ass.

[@thabangmatsepe863]

@@ycshittu5412 you are very salty.....

[@tennised2283]

He left because he has not been an elite player for over four years now, and he gets paid like an all star. Dallas will end up bringing him off the bench

[@cjbaker2480]

I hope your job treat you like this lmao

[@TheEdwardBesterJrpodcast]

Stick to ya day job lol klay showed he doesn’t have a problem coming off the bench but I don’t see that happening him coming off the bench in Dallas he’s gonna be the third option in maverick’s ain’t get him to sat him on the bench lol 😂

[@tennised2283]

@@TheEdwardBesterJrpodcast I agree with you that their intention is to have him as the third option, but his performance will not measure up. If he stays healthy for an extended period, there is a chance, but he has been taking that chance for a few seasons now with poor results. His prime is not getting closer, it is getting farther away with each passing day, lol

[@TheEdwardBesterJrpodcast]

@@tennised2283 true but he a mf sniper 4x champion klay knows how to shot from anywhere and can make his teammates around him great pay attention to klay he might be getting older but that dude can still ball. And we can’t for get that he was a big reason for the warriors dynasty don’t act like klay not capable I think he was solid last season but I get what you saying but I do think him and ky n Luka gonna be a huge problem coz im thinking the nba messed up giving the mavs klay Thompson the mavs gonna be a very high seed at least a 2 seed or one seed 🔥🔥🔥🔥 he played great in that finals against the Celtics that year but we got to wait and see go mavericks

[@themollymachine]

Just put the fries in the bag bro

[@lasttwhisper]

You will see whos on your side when you are down. when u are at top they alll fake or love u when u down, the ones that love u legit will show up and those that are foe will show their true colors

[@robbiecomo5953]

dude got max money to sit at home and heal so idk about him saying they showed him lots of love

[@rightrightrightuhhuhuhhuh6516]

Time and age always win. Klay is a Warrior for life no matter where he goes and will always be a Swish Bro

[@BKWhite07]

a swish bro? 😅

[@AR-rn8ok]

He’s not a warrior for life. He left. Betrayed his teammates to go join crazy kyrie just like KD.

[@BFusey]

The unsung hero in all of this is the warriors front office. Not only did they draft that 73W beast, when it wasn’t enough, got KD. Seeing Klay leave is weird and almost surreal. Klay really can’t be replaced… but if you tried to, you’d do it with Buddy Hield. I mean, hats off to the warriors front office man.

[@romulus2324]

From day one he was quiet and humble. Never complained about a thing. That was Klay for 11 years. Then he started complaining to refs (which he never did for 11 yrs) started publicly arguing with his coaching staff, started ignoring his teammates on the bench because he wasn't starting then the icing on the cake was when he wouldn't even shake Steph's hand. The Warriors offered him 2 yrs 50 million while the Mavs offered him 3 yrs 48 million. At some point, he'll humble himself once again and realize his ego is what shifted his career, not the people you worked with for 13 years.

[@shinrips]

The injury caused a lot of it. Before the injury, he could guard 2-3 positions and could shoot the lights out--splash! Hopefully, his game improves to what he was before the injury.

[@ChefB0ii-li8vo]

Should've traded draymond instead

[@tylergriffith2230]

Absolutely. It’s a shame that donkey is still there

[@johnnycards1987]

It had nothing to do with Green. They wanted to start Podziemski and put him on the bench. He refused to come off the bench

[@tywashington2671]

Can't blame him

[@andresmith1652]

The way you gave him his respect then went in I respect it

[@DebraL321]

No matter why it happened. I wish him good luck. But the concern over “his moodiness” and how he would play on any given night was getting old. And for me, since he left he has shown no class in insulting the way management treated the players. Hey, that is not what has ever been said about the team.-Kerr took heat from fans for playing him first team too long before sitting him down.if Klay missed a shot, he was walking around on his bottom lip. No, the decision was his and he turned down the extension before the season started-could not make the same offer by the time the season got going! Love Klay-and he is gonna be in Warriors faces with snarky comments. He went so far as to say that Steph will find out how hard it is going to be! Seriously, you really want to leave that way?

[@AR-rn8ok]

Yea screw him. He’s a traitor.

[@rollingwithmoore]

He said that?

[@AR-rn8ok]

@@DebraL321 yea Klay failed his fans and teammates when he rejected the last and highest offer from warriors. They took care of him for years even when he was hurt. He shoulda took it and trusted the extension later. He got the wrong people in his ear and now he looks uncomfortable in Dallas and making comments about how Luka is the best after having played his whole career with Steph curry. That’s definitely not good vibes Klay. That’s personal.

[@travisstaggs5136]

Klay got paid max money for 2 years he didn’t play, then got offered double what he is making with Dallas but was offended. Richard Jefferson told a story about seeing Klay at Christmas and Klay complaining about his money then, while he was playing poorly. Plus the new cba doesn’t allow teams to reward players because going over the cap is devastating to a franchise.

[@kolbin20]

i mean yeah, the new cba rules were literally made to break up GS and LAC. and they did in the first offseason of said new rules

[@kolbin20]

i mean yeah, the new cba rules were literally made to break up GS and LAC.

[@wishanaigawood]

It'd be cool to see him win 1 in Dallas then when his contract is up, somehow go back to the bay and finish his career

[@ronalddechosa3048]

He will be forever,,remembered as the dub'nation'u will not be denied wht u succeed as a half-splash bros.u made gsw team'top to beat in the western div.ALLTIME HUGE FAN'OF KLAY11🏆🏆🏆🏆⭐♥️♥️

[@snarkmark2806]

Klay Thompson got caught in a new CBA. There was no betrayal, but Klay does like his drama. You’re also showing Bob Myers, and he hasn’t been the GM for a couple of years.

[@Perfection212]

I hate to see this but Klay is not the same anymore both offensively & defensively after those injuries!

[@chuckd4877]

I love Klay but it was time to part ways. Pouting like a baby when he got benched for playing like shit and throwing games because he was offended. He was done with the team before the season was over.

[@tonth1383]

Wiggins played like s*** all year, but didn't get benched for a rookie. Even though you feel like clay "played like s***" he was still the team's second leading scorer. Just because he didn't play up to his normal standards it doesn't mean he played like s***. If you want to blame somebody for golden states failed season, look no further than the asshole draymond green, who was suspended for a total of 25 games. I get where klay was coming from. They signed green( who got kicked out of the finals game and suspended for another and cost them a championship) for 4 years $100 million. I do agree with you. He left this team early last season. He no longer wanted to play for Steve Kerr,Period!

[@Bigglionnnn]

@@tonth1383I agree Wiggins is trash but they value him cuz of his defense his defense makes him good . Post injury klay Thompson gets cooked plenty of times ngl

[@Spartan_AG_999]

Nice channel. I liked the video on Clay. Lots of Information. Well done

[@AvengeBasketball]

Klay only wanted to be a starter and was reported having anger/attitude problems off court. He isn’t coming to terms with his present self. GS,LAL not giving him the starting spot yet Mavs are speaks a lot of his choice. As much as people are saying that GSW management were the ones that made Klay leave by a half hearted deal, u gotta know that if they gave Klay a big contract and he still couldn’t perform, Stef and Dray would leave. If 1 out of 3 of them had to leave which would you rather let go? Dray has his issues but at least he still can play D and facilitate well. As much of a Klay fan i am…he’s just been jackin up ill advised shots and not having any impact on D.

[@JP-ks7ey]

yeah he wants to be a starter so dallas agreed to that but i think they'll realize that is a mistake and will either have him come off the bench or trade him

[@AvengeBasketball]

@@JP-ks7ey Ya, the thing about Klay is his efficiency is related to his mental. He’s trying too hard to stay relevant and not playing his usual game forcing all those bad shots. A change of team will either fix him or he gonna fall off real bad.

[@MylesCrankshaw]

Golden State is going to miss clay bad very underrated watch him he's going today ball out in Dallas .

[@infinitude7625]

can't forget the last playoff game against lakers in 2023. Thomson kept missing 3's and didn't score a point til late into the game. If he didn't miss some of those points, warriors might have had a chance to win.

[@SpeedyLex21]

To be fair, Klay has been cooking the kings Since ever

[@mikedaniels9331]

I think the Warriors did something to Klay Thompson. This is not on Klay Thompson by himself. He had some help from the Warriors made some kind of decision, but nobody’s telling us about something you can’t blame Klay Thompson there’s something to this. Nobody knows that’s the real truth. Don’t let nobody lie to you. That’s fact.

[@thabangmatsepe863]

Steve Kerr mahn...

[@dre32pitt]

His ego is.to blame. Dude got a max contract while hurt.then proceeded to fuck up his rehab and got hurt even worse.. came back n won a title.. he ended up taking less money, per year, than what they offered the summer before.. he bet on himself and lost and his ego can't take it..

[@macdreezy794]

Klay, besides the 2 devastating injuries, is inside his own head, He can't seem to come to grips that he's not the player he once was, which is understandable, he's north of 30 with injuries that just one has ended careers. The fact he's on the court at all is amazing and he should take pride in that.

[@davidsamuels6734]

​@@macdreezy794Right.. he couldn't get out of his own head!

[@damirvujevic2685]

you talk like a child.

[@LoisEmbry]

Thompson wanted three years it wasn’t about the money. He wanted three years so that they all could retire together. The powers that be were just lowdown. So they lost a great shooter for the next three seasons.

[@stevenellsworth7614]

He was the key to their success. Just to show a glimpse. Before klay was drafted GSW were horrible and they had Curry. Then his two injured years warriors were horrible. 1st year back we win a chip. Last wei win because of Dreymond Drama

[@bumblebity2902]

but it doesn't deserve that much money

[@hendrixj.8356]

Yo this is a new channel? Well made video!

[@Beto2c14]

Keepin Draymong is the biggest mistake I have ever seen on a franchise...

[@lalremruatpuiarenthlei4665]

Always thought Klay was a chill guy, a down to earth guy, never ever thought he would have such a big ego, he thinks too high of himself, he was great before the injuries, but after those injury no one will be the same. He can't seem to get a hold of reality.

[@callidawkins85]

Nonsense

[@kevinedwards3249]

Let's not forget he had two major injuries that I don't believe he fully recovered from!!!!

[@brandonb.5304]

Who's forgetting? That was the major point in the video.

[@richstevenson1]

Well done post. Very informative and insightful. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@erickamaka8282]

Klay Thompson decided to leave the Golden State Warriors and join the Dallas Mavericks in free agency for several reasons: 1. Contract Negotiations: There was a halt in productive contract discussions between Thompson and the Warriors. This lack of progress signaled an imminent exit. 2. Desire for Change: During his introductory press conference with the Mavericks, Thompson mentioned that “sometimes change can spur greatness.” He felt that a new environment could re-energize him and bring a fresh start to his career. 3. Feeling Valued: Thompson expressed that he wanted to feel wanted and find joy in playing basketball again. He mentioned that there were tough times during his final season with the Warriors, and a fresh start with the Mavericks was appealing. 4. Team Dynamics: The Warriors were looking to make significant changes to jump back to the top of the Western Conference, which limited what they could offer Thompson in negotiations. 5. Role Changes: Thompson was moved to the bench for the first time since his rookie season, which was a difficult adjustment for him. This change in his role contributed to his decision to seek a new opportunity. Overall, Klay’s departure was a culmination of these factors, leading him to believe that moving on could bring new opportunities and a renewed sense of excitement for his career.

[@TheeRomantic]

This could've been a short. He just wanted max money and the Warriors didn't want to pay him.

[@sergionancy9581]

They offered him more money than the mavs and did it for 2 years. Instead of 3 he wanted. Mavs gave him 3 but less money. Dude left bc he’s selfish over it

[@David-d5g4s]

I like this channel ..clear voice and catching keep up the good work hopefully u got the million subs

[@batangbata4678]

Thompson needs to go after his last game where in his last game where in he played 32 minutes zero points? People won’t stop thinking that he is fixed!

[@nickjones5495]

Wtf u even say?

[@diegochavez6203]

​@@nickjones5495😂 for real that made no sense

[@whodidit99]

@@nickjones5495 He is saying that Thompson is washed. He has had a torn Achilles tendon and ACL tear. He is a shell of his former self and still thinks he is a max player.

[@70smebbin]

These are facts

[@DemonKing-oi4jd]

​@@whodidit99 He took less money to start on a Finals team. Has nothing to do with being maxed

[@MoniqueButt-xn8no]

Yes klay didn't make any basket in the last season, but it can happen to anyone, maybe he may have had injuries he wasn't aware of, or could be other personal things may have been goin on in his life that didn't keep him focus on playing right.. but even though he didn't played well the last season, that may caused them to not make it in the finals, doesn't mean he is a bad player or he isn't good.. things go wrong at times with pple.. but he still is a great player

[@kevinmclain4080]

Klay's ego would not let him stay. If he doesnt figure that out the end of his career is going to be ugly

[@tembosoundsshow9867]

Great content, just earned a sub.

[@SwishArchives]

We appreciate the love! 🤝🏾

[@alasdairmacdonald9838]

Klay hasn't been the humble low maintenance player he was in his prime ever since the injuries. They did more damage to him mentally than physically. He never accepted what happened regardless of what he said. How he acted on the court and in the locker room showed he was and is a broken man. It's a sad thing to see but objectively the team is much better with with him gone. He stood in the way JP and was a key reason that the development of the younger players has been so disjointed. It's a failing on the team that he was never held accountable for his toxic behaviour these last few years despite Donkey getting all the headlines for his equally toxic behaviour. He had an opportunity post injury to change his game and approach but he didn't take it and he and the team suffered the consequences. I feel bad for Mavs fans if they think he is going to solve any of their problems.

[@ameeqalli8115]

You make a lot of good points here…Klay didn’t adapt….

[@antoniouy9704]

Klay was never that a great two way player, he cannot defend a player his size, like a kawhi, harden, pg13, butler, Tatum or brown, Luka, sga, booker, sure he is great in guarding smaller pgs or sgs..players, although quicker and faster but three to four inches shorter, like Irving, dame, cp3, tony parker, fox,

[@ameeqalli8115]

@@alasdairmacdonald9838 he will probably struggle @ Dallas because he was the second option @ golden state but at Dallas he will be lucky if he’s the third option

[@diegochavez6203]

Curry's nothing without klay

[@diegochavez6203]

​@@antoniouy9704curry isn't that great either he can't guard a fkn chair 😂

[@lorenzo575]

One word: Money. I don’t blame him, he’s already at the cusp end of his career, of course he needs to maximize his value

[@francoismarc3]

I also didn't know Thompson tore his Achilles away from team care while still rehabbing...he kinda did it to himself...

[@siropderableskateshop763]

@goldenstatewarriors please trade Draymond Green now... He is a nuisance off the court and the Olympics proved that Curry doesn't need him to be good 😤😤😤

[@tpdircks]

Klay was such a huge part of everything for so long but he was abysmal last year and coming off the bench was the only place for him. Wish him the best, and hopefully Dallas helps him get some game back

[@Beesosa3400]

Klay is exactly what Dallas need, but also gsw showed their loyalty giving him that contract right after he got injured

[@iskindersam7834]

Good breakdown.👍🏼

[@tajlonginoshow]

Great job with the video

[@laquitarenee912]

Nice video! Keep them coming ❤

[@FrancisSyCoCo]

Something brewing there since last year that made Him leave. It has to be something big that He had to leave... its more than just money for sure.

[@Rucker1980]

Klay is simply a case of being washed and being the last one to know

[@awakeneddrybones7777]

It's more behind the scenes B

[@dan61909]

Klay was still highly efficient as a scorer last season. 39% on 9 3PA 55%eFG that’s still elite

[@cristetacamarillo2154]

I felt sad about the separation. The ball is round. Never point a finger at player about the loss. Klay is an important piece in a warrior set-up. I will miss Klay playing side by side with Steph. I now dont know whom to support. Though I admire Steph, i cannot have my admiration less for Klay. Hope next trade he will be back at gsw family. I read once he said, he will retire as warriors.

[@markriva4259]

Wait, why are you asking us to like a video we haven’t even seen yet?

[@alphinmesa-ks7st]

If Klay Thompson chose to go to the Lakers with LeBron on it he would have never won or even made it to the finals ever again

[@teveonkperkins]

When legends have to switch teams it does the history of basketball a disservice

[@momo.ru-kun]

Both sides has faults. Klay also never learned from previous gen: Scottie Pippen is a prime example, there is also Allen Iverson who suffered a back injury but refused to come off the bench.

[@obrianthomas3661]

It wasn’t a broken brotherhood y’all buggin

[@SP-dx7em]

Don't forget 2016 Game 6 against OKC in the WCF. He couldn't miss in the 3rd quarter. That shooting performance saved the Warriors season.

[@JP-ks7ey]

you do realize they paid him for those years with the last contract, but did nothing to deserve a big contract from 2020-2024

[@franciscogallardo121]

Klays last game for the Warriors season on the line 32min 0/10 fg 0/6 3pts what exactly do you bring for all the cash you want?

[@MarkCzmic420]

Great video

[@ericmazor7046]

It's hard because before his injuries ,he was such a great player. Hard to live up to your former self.

[@sy253sea]

Klay did the right move. He secured himself AFTER he helped GS win multiple championships. It takes two to tangle. GS didn’t want to pay him after all he did for that franchise. To be clear, I’m no fan of Klay but I respect what he did.

[@Thelongs760]

Bro , They paid him for 2 years while he was recovering. Thats the pay back right there

[@brandonb.5304]

GS didn't want to pay him? They paid him a MAX contract after he got injured. Klay got paid max money to rehab for over two years. Then GS offered him a better deal last summer than any other team ended up offering him before this season, but Klay turned it down and after the new CBA kicked in, GS literally couldn't offer him the same deal again. Klay is the reason he's no longer in GS, not GS.

[@FrmThaMont]

Warriors Drafted Great Up Until Winning Time .. The Warriors Missed On Several Picks Which Ruined The Dynasty.. Dudes Should’ve Retired Together But The Mismanagement Of Assets Got Them Here

[@nicholassutherland2069]

Nobody is ever breaking curry's record while I'm still alive.....I stand on dat shit!! And I'm only 41

[@tajlonginoshow]

Paid $190 million and you still unhappy. You don’t shoot like you use too, don’t play defense like you use too. This is what you call ungrateful, entitled and selfish

[@jeffgoodsitt5006]

Screw Thompson, the 0 for 11playoff game was a view of his future

[@alexanderminuzzo4839]

Lost me at no ego. Anyone can look like they have no ego when they have a green light on every shot, they start every game, and they're on a team so good that they basically never lose.

[@JesseMansell]

Tonight is the night. The other splash brother returns. I am sure he will be met with love from not just players but fans as well in which he rightly deserves .

[@adrianmendoza3581]

Klay isn't what he was 4 or 5 years ago he was blessed by the warriors got his money injury n all klay needed to take a pay cut that would of been the right thing

[@alexandermirey]

Wishing you all the best Klay! ❤🙏🏽

[@carmencahilig2885]

Am grieving with Klay leaving the Warriors. Something is terribly wrong.

[@MoniqueButt-xn8no]

We all know he is a super great player. So we don't think no one should put him down because of him not playing well thise times... no one is perfect, everyone makes mistake.. But as humans, we should never let money get the best part of us.. and cause us to be different or act different..

[@ubroc]

Steph need to head south to win rings

[@Jeff-te2cc]

Thompson has a lot to prove next year and I think he's going to deliver

[@MoniqueButt-xn8no]

Yes everyone is dying to find out why klay left the warriors But pple need to realize that everyone has their good and bad days, and everything happens for a reason...

[@barryzeeberg3672]

Golden State seems to collect players who USED to be good, but who are no longer effective - Klay, Iguedala, Cousins, etc etc. And they let players go who are very reliable and who do their jobs well - Donte etc. losing KD was a disaster.

[@tonth1383]

They didn't let donte go.He was a unrestricted free agent and he went for the money( like he was supposed to) to new york.

[@brandonb.5304]

Losing KD was a disaster? They won a fucking title after KD left. KD hasn't won shit since leaving.

[@n5nr186]

Just such a tough situation man…Klay was definitely shown less love than he deserved for what he’s done for them but there’s no question he’s not the same player…deserved a champs exit either way, hope his career ends w class 😢

[@Blackriver69]

In case your wondering when you called Klay the heart and soul of the dynasty is when I clicked off... Ever heard of Steph Curry?

[@michaeltran2743]

Who’s Santos ?

[@sadiebascombe4858]

The player from Brazil

[@Alex-el4xf]

Klay Thompson = Scottie Pippen, Stephen Curry = Michael Jordan. Don't get me wrong. Klay Tompson is a great player. I'm not sure what happen between him & management. But I think the management feel that Klay is replaceable & that lead to Klay behaving this way. To me, it's kind of similar situation with Scottie Pippen.

[@stevenellsworth7614]

He was the key to their success. Just to show a glimpse. Before klay was drafted GSW were horrible and they had Curry. Then his two injured years warriors were horrible. 1st year back we win a chip. Last we di win because of Dreymond Drama

[@Alex-el4xf]

@@stevenellsworth7614 yes, you are right. Just like Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Rodman = Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Green. Without each other, winning percentage is not high.

[@erickamaka8282]

Draymond Green can be associated with Dennis Rodman in several ways. Both players are known for their defensive prowess and intensity on the court. Rodman was a rebounding beast and had an uncanny ability to get into opponents’ heads, disrupting their game. Similarly, Draymond excels in defense and brings a high level of intensity to every game. However, Draymond’s contributions go beyond just defense. He is also a key playmaker for the Warriors, with excellent court vision and passing ability that help facilitate the team’s offense. His leadership and versatility allow him to play multiple positions effectively, adapting to the team’s needs. Draymond’s high basketball IQ enables him to make smart decisions that benefit the team both offensively and defensively. In summary, while Rodman was exceptional in rebounding and psychological tactics, Draymond’s overall game, including his playmaking and leadership, makes him a crucial part of the Warriors’ success. Both players have unique strengths that significantly contribute to their teams, but Draymond’s well-rounded skill set sets him apart. Their contributions have been instrumental in their teams winning championships, showcasing how vital they are to their respective teams’ success.

[@Kings-Convo]

KINGS crushed them in the play-in, Klay went 0-10, that hurt...

[@Mai.707.89]

Miss you Klay in the bay