Surprising Report Claims Klay Thompson’s Antics Behind the Scenes Have Been ‘Equally Exhausting’ as Draymond Green’s
The era of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green with the Golden State Warriors has officially come to an end. On Monday, Klay Thompson joined the Dallas Mavericks. Amid the news of his departure, NBA analyst Jason Dumas made a startling claim about Thompson’s conduct behind the scenes.
According to Dumas, Thompson’s behavior has been “equally exhausting” as that of Green over the past three years.
“The last three years I know Draymond has punched people and got himself suspended on the court… but Klay has been equally exhausting behind the scenes..” –@JDumasReports
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“The last three years I know Draymond has punched people and got himself suspended on the court. But Klay has been equally exhausting behind the scenes,” Dumas said.
Thompson’s decision to sign with the Mavericks comes after a period of speculation regarding his future. He was reportedly interested in playing with the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James. However, he ultimately agreed to a three-year contract worth $50 million with the Mavericks.
Warriors Release an Official Statement on Klay Thompson
Klay Thompson’s tenure with the Golden State Warriors is etched in NBA history as one of the most impressive careers. After being drafted 11th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft, Thompson spent 13 seasons with them. Throughout these years, he helped lead the Warriors to four NBA championships.
His achievements include five All-Star selections, two All-NBA team honors, and an All-Defense selection.
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After the parties had mutually parted ways, the Warriors made an official statement regarding their star player.
” We can’t overstate Klay Thompson’s incredible and legendary contributions with the Warriors during his 13 years with the team, highlighted by four (4) NBA Championships, six (6) trips to the NBA Finals, five (5) NBA All-Star Game appearances and several NBA records, including the most points ever scored in a quarter in NBA history (37) and the most 3-point field goals in a game (14)”, the statement read.
“The amount of joy and happiness that Klay provided Warriors fans, Bay Area natives and Dub Nation supporters all around the world has been immense and cannot be minimized. His penchant for delivering in pressurized situations on the biggest stage, including many Game 6 heroics, has helped define a career,” the statement further read.
