It's the end of an era for the Golden State Warriors.
After spending 13 seasons in the Bay Area and winning four NBA titles, Klay Thompson recently agreed to a three-year, $50 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
Golden State selected him with the 11th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft out of Washington State, and he became a standout player for the Warriors.
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Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson reacts after making a three-point shot against the Los Angeles Lakers late in the second half of a game in San Francisco on February 12, 2022. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Thompson's number will likely be in the rafters at Chase Center one day. He was a key contributor on all four championship teams and established himself as one of the greatest shooters of all time.
On Friday night, Thompson posted a message to the Warriors and their fans, thanking them for the “best moments of my life.”
“Oh Bay Area, there aren't enough words and pictures to convey how I truly feel about you guys. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for the best times of my life. It was such an honor to put on that Dubs jersey from day one,” Thompson wrote on Instagram with a photo from his first press conference with the team.
Klay Thompson (11) of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball during a game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 5, 2024 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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“I really just wanted to be the best I could be and help bring as many championships as possible to the region. The best part though wasn't the rings, but the friendships I made that will last a lifetime. My family and I want to thank all of the amazing people who work tirelessly to make the Warriors organization world class. Don't be sad that it's over, be happy that it happened. Until we meet again.”
It was Thompson's first time as a free agent, and despite playing his most games since the 2018-19 season, his 17.9 points per game were his lowest since the 2012-13 campaign.
Stephen Curry and Thompson became known as the Splash Brothers, one of the best shooting tandems in NBA history, and the hardware speaks for itself.
Curry is now the longest-tenured player in the league since Thompson's departure.
Stephen Curry, right, and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors celebrate after defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022, in Boston. (Elsa/Getty Images)
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Thompson's 2,481 three-pointers are the sixth-most in history. He'll never catch Curry, but he should surpass Reggie Miller (fifth with 2,560) and could surpass Ray Allen (second with 2,973). Two active players (James Harden and Damian Lillard) have more than him.
Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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