4x NBA Champion Klay Thompson Gets Real on “Tumultuous” Season with Stephen Curry’s Warriors: “Bad Taste in My Mouth”

Golden State Warriors fans highly anticipate the 2023-24 NBA season. Bouncing back from a disappointing year, Dubsnation has orchestrated a roster renaissance. Their dynasty-birthing trio of Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, and Klay Thompson is reunited. In addition, the team’s financial flexibility is enhanced, bolstered by the presence of seasoned vet Chris Paul. Beyond player dynamics, the front office reins have been handed over to Mike Dunleavy, succeeding Bob Myers. With an already championship-caliber Warriors squad now significantly improved from last year, the team is determined to take the league by storm.

Warriors have a history of living up to their name. From the initiation of an unforeseen all-time dynasty to stories like Klay’s return from devastating injuries to lift the trophy, their essence of greatness consistently shines through. However, coming from a championship season in 2022-23, Golden State went through a series of ups and downs before falling against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Klay Thompson shares his honest thoughts to summarise last year

In a highly anticipated interview on Podcast P with Paul George, Klay Thompson candidly spoke about several aspects of his life and career. When enquired about his thoughts after Steph, Green, and Steve Kerr’s comment on how they never thought Golden State to be a contender in the last season, he said, “I mean, it was tumultuous at times. It’s hard going back to back. It’s a whole different beast.”?

Amid a turbulent year, Klay addressed their fierce battle against Sacramento and the Lakers. He summarized his perspective on the past year, acknowledging the lingering disappointment but expressing a renewed hunger for victory.?

“So, last year,” he continued, “I definitely had a bad taste in my mouth still. But that’s not the worst thing coz now I’m more hungry than ever. I want to get back to the mountaintop. 4 is cool, but why not get as many as you can get.”

As Thompson hinted, the Warriors navigated through postseason challenges, battling in physically and mentally demanding series. Now, after a revitalizing offseason for healing and refocusing on victory, Golden State positions itself for another formidable title pursuit.

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Stephen Curry is 35, while Klay and Green are 33, leaving them enough seasons to lift more titles.?

Klay will become a free agent after the 2023-24 season

Klay Thompson is now under his last year of the five-year, $190 million contract with the San Francisco team. Reports by?The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Anthony Slater indicate an “expectation” that he might need to accept a pay cut considering the financial constraints faced by the Warriors.??

The Warriors have made some adjustments and have Cory Joseph and Dario Saric becoming free agents the following summer. Despite that, it won’t accommodate a wide range of potential capital for their star. However, one way to stay under the CBA rules can be to decrease the contract tenure for Klay Thompson.

But having spent his 10-year career with the Warriors, Thompson has firmly established himself as one of the NBA’s premier shooters, especially in catch-and-shoot scenarios. Over his career, the 5-time All-Star has maintained averages of 19.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists, boasting shooting percentages of 45.5% from the field and 41.6% from beyond the arc.

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With the 33-year-old’s championship window narrowing, both Steph Curry and Draymond Green have committed to extensions. The expectations are that Thompson will follow along, aiming to secure more NBA titles together.