The Warriors star was decisive in the success at the siren against the Kings. But for now everything is silent about the renewal and there are many unknowns relating to the possible renewal.
Everyone took the spotlight LeBron, as usual decisive in the success of Lakers against i Clippers and intent on rewriting all sorts of records for a player entering his 21st season in the league. But the night told of yet another exploit of a player like Klay Thompson who perhaps many, a little too hastily, have branded as one of those on the way to sunset.
And sunset boulevard that if it really has to be done, it doesn’t want to find the number 11 unprepared, as if the criticisms (even ferocious ones) that have arrived in recent months have really taken away a lot of that verve and that ability to affect the folds of the match that a little his advancing age (in February he will be 34), especially injuries (and here memory is always short) have ended up weakening.
Game winner, like the old days
I Kings will long remember yet another mockery suffered at the hands of Warriors, than thinking back to the previous series play-off they look more and more like their nemesis. However, it seemed that this time things had taken a different turn, with the mid-range basket scored by Domantas Sabonis with 14 seconds left to hand them the victory on a silver platter.
Even because GSW he had no more timeouts to spend, and therefore could only return to the opposite side of the court and try to find a basket for the counter pass. A clutch, in short, and Klay Thompson he was ready when he and his teammates had their backs against the wall. All this at the end of a game that was anything but exciting, with 5/14 shooting and just one triple on the scoresheet out of the 4 attempted.
He didn’t think about it for a moment longer, Klaywhen Green offered him the winning ball: he tried to get closer to the basket, also trying to get rid of Davion Mitchell with a feint, then he looked at the basket and let the ball go, letting himself be overwhelmed by the embrace of his teammates who honored him as the savior of the country. And who knows if this basket might also serve to guide the future choices of the Californian franchise.
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Contract expiring: he will be a free agent from July
The one between Thompson eh Warriors is one of the most beautiful and lasting love stories that the NBA modern has been able to tell. Chosen in draft 2011 at position number 11 (hence the choice to take that number throughout his career), lo Splash Brothers up until now he has only ever worn the yellow-blue shirt. And he intends to do so until the end of his career, which however will necessarily depend on the offer that the front office deems most appropriate to present to him by the end of the current year.
Why Thompson is expiring and, in the absence of an extension or a new deal, from July 1st he will be free to sign with any other franchise NBA. And there would be many buyers ready to knock on his door, not at all intimidated by the idea that his physique could so significantly affect the potential of the original guard from The Angels.
Klay’s will: to remain a Warriors for life
Klay, entered the last year of his contract with Golden State, earn 43 million dollars, but he will hardly be able to replicate a similar figure in the seasons to come, at least if he decides to stay in the bay. Because i Warriors I am already over 200 million in wages and they will have to try in every way to stay below the threshold of “second apron”or the further threshold beyond luxury tax which, if exceeded, entails numerous limitations on the market (no mini-mid level to operate on free agents, no additions from buyouts, frozen draft picks).
The “second apron” it has not yet been defined, but it should be around 200 million (190 in the most optimistic of forecasts), therefore obliging Golden State to carefully ponder the choices to be made, taking into account that 142 million dollars are already provided for in contracts expiring after 30 June 2024.
In short, it would be impossible to keep Thompson and Chris Paul together, therefore having to make certain choices also on a technical level. On his part, Klay he made it clear that he has a clear idea of what he would like in the future: he sees himself eternally linked to the Warriors, and he made it known to the four winds.
“I don’t see myself wearing any other shirt. Playing for just one franchise is a rarity for any sport, and as far as I’m concerned it’s nice to know that I’m lucky enough to be able to play for just one team, it’s something that has a legendary flavor. What he did Udonis Haslemadmired and respected a Miami, that’s what I aspire to.”
Lifetime recognition: Klay is in Golden State history
Thompson, as well as being through and through Batman Curry’s perfect Robincon Golden State he won 4 NBA rings, paying a very high price in the End of 2019 when he was injured in game 3 (he remained on the pitch with a torn cruciate to shoot and score two free throws).
And when at the end of 2020after missing the entire previous season, was preparing to return to the field, he ruptured his Achilles tendon in training, missing the entire following season (the first post Covid). Also for this reason the gratitude of the public of the bay towards him has never waned, but when a lot of money is involved, even the heart is forced to stay step back.
2023-11-02 15:43:40
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