By james art Before joining the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million deal, Klay Thompson spent his entire NBA career with the Golden State Warriors.
During his time with the organization, Thompson helped the Warriors win four NBA championships. As a result, when the Dubs let Thompson go, it came as a huge shock to fans.
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Although the Mavericks gave Thompson a solid deal, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas thinks it’s shocking the 34-year-old isn’t making around $30-40 million a year.
“I feel bad for Clay because he shot 38 percent from the three-point line last year, 43 from the field, 92 from the free throw line, averaged 18 points,” Arenas said. “If you take his name off his stats, everyone lines up ‘Give it to me.’ $30, $40 million a year.”
Gill can’t believe the Golden State Warriors refused to pay Klay Thompson after he shot 38% from 3. pic.twitter.com/CMV3gfCLno
— Gilbert Arenas (@GilsArenaShow) October 31, 2024
As Agent Zero mentioned, Thompson is averaging 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while shooting 43.2% from the field and 38.7% from the three-point line. These are usually solid numbers for any player.
However, the Warriors simply weren’t impressed with those stats because of the high ceiling Thompson had set for himself throughout his career with the franchise. According to rumors, Thompson’s camp wanted north of more than $20 million per year to re-sign with the organization.
Unfortunately, the Warriors deemed the price too high for an aging veteran. Well, even though the Dubs parted ways with Thompson, he had a solid start with the Mavericks.
In four games, Thompson is averaging 16.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game for the Mavs. He also shot a solid 45.1% from the field and 42.5% from the three-point line. To top it off, Klay is currently shooting 100% from the free throw line as well.
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