Emotions run high! Dub Nation does something that no other franchise did! At least that’s what Charles Barkley thinks. We are finally here, facing reality and watching Klay Thompson play against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. The much-awaited event turned out to be exactly how everyone imagined it to be: an emotional roller coaster. However, amid this situation, Barkley, who recognized the Bay Area’s love for Klay, also pointed out another side of the story!

The Chase Center big screen played the emotional tribute video, while the fans witnessed it with tears welling up in their eyes. Not to forget, Klay Thompson’s warm smile with eyes shimmering with tears, acknowledging the tribute. Moments later, legends sitting in the studio had a lot to say. Especially, Chuck.

The Phoenix Suns legend said, “I think this is the first time he’s back. This is a big game for him, personally. He felt he was insulted going back to the contract negotiation like ‘Yall don’t want me after all I did. They made a business decision… I think the emotions is going to drain him. I ain’t never seen anybody give anybody that much love before” While everyone focused on the emotional side, Barkley quickly gave a flashback.

As emotional as the tribute felt, the break-up was equally brutal too! Heading into the final year of his contract, Klay Thompson couldn’t come to an agreement on his contract extension with Joe Lacob. After he declined the two-year offer worth $48 million, the team left him hanging for the remainder of the season. Eventually, China Klay walked out, signing a lesser-valued three-year contract for $50 million. Truly a disrespectful sight! However, everyone seemed to have walked past it and focused on the emotional affair! Not to forget the decorated honor from the Warriors employees.

Klay Thompson receives a guard of honor

Tonight, Klay Thompson stepped out of the team bus and walked into the Chase Center with a surprise to his witness. Four hundred Warriors employees, sporting the ‘Captian Klay’ hat, welcomed the superstar with a guard of honor. The ace shooter, who sported a black blazer and shades, received the honor gracefully, walking through the employees with a smile on his face.

The surprise didn’t stop. Walking out of the tunnel, Klay witnessed the Chase Center filled with Captain Klay hats, as the management distributed the hats ahead of the game to honor the star. Following that, emotions kept piling up, as the moment of truth was reaching inch and inch.

Before the tip-off, Draymond Green ran up to Klay for a hug, and boom, it was over, Klay played his first minute against the Dubs, the team which he served for 13 seasons. Now, there’s no going back. Fans witnessed the star drop three-pointers against his former team. Above all, there was a spectacular 1v1 play between Steph and Klay, marking the highlight of the evening. Will Klay walk out with a victory on his first outing against the Warriors? Let us know in the comments below.