Klay Thompson has been one of the pillars of the Golden State Warriors dynasty for over a decade. The second-generation superstar has helped the Warriors win 4 NBA Championships and is considered one of the Greatest players in franchise history. Klay has put up several legendary performances in the Warriors uniform throughout his career. However, the 33-year-old is no longer the player he was before he tore his ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals.

Now, the Warriors front office have a $140 million dilemma in hand as Klay will enter the final year of his contract this season. NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski claimed the 5-time All-Star?s expiring contract might be the ?First Real Test? for Stephen Curry and Co.

Will Klay Thompson be the first to break the Warriors? core?

Klay Thompson signed a 5-year $190 million contract extension with the Warriors in 2019. He is entering the final year of his contract, and NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski made a concerning revelation that could jeopardize the future of the Warriors? core. ?I am told that there has been absolutely no progress on a Klay Thompson extension in Golden State,? Woj said.

The Warriors and Klay are far apart in their negotiation in terms of years and money. According to league executives, Klay might be looking at a 4-year $30-35 Million deal that will cost the Warriors approximately $140 Million. That could mean Klay Thompson might decide to try his luck in free agency after the end of this season to get a more satisfactory offer from other teams.

?I think for Golden State, this has a chance to become the first real test of keeping together that core of Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson,? Woj added.

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Klay?s contract extension is a tough decision for the Warriors front office due to several reasons. He is one of the players whose jersey will hang in the rafters of the Warriors? arena because of his contribution to the franchise. Apart from that, Klay is still a great two-way player who can put up solid numbers on any given night. Klay averaged 21.9 points last season, shooting 41.2 percent from beyond the arc.

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Klay Thompson missed more than two seasons after the devastating injury against the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 NBA Finals, followed by an Achilles tear in 2020. Before the injury, the 4-time Champion made five straight All-Star teams and was in the prime of his career.

Upon his return from injury, Klay was not the player he once was. But he is still a lethal shooter who can put up 20 points a night and stop players with his solid defense.

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If Klay Thompson does not reach an agreement with the Warriors by the end of this season, many teams will be interested in acquiring one of the best shooters of all time. Will this be the end of the Golden State Warriors Dynasty?