Warriors share wholesome, sly messages for Klay upon return to Bay

Warriors share wholesome, sly messages for Klay upon return to Bay originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

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The Warriors, in what should be an emotional night, will welcome Klay Thompson back to Chase Center on Tuesday.

After leaving in the offseason to join the Dallas Mavericks, Thompson will face off against his former team for the first time in the first Emirates NBA Cup matchup of the 2024-25 season.

NBC Sports Bay Area asked Warriors players and coach Steve Kerr at media day to share their message for Thompson leading up to his return to the Bay Area on Tuesday.

Here is what they had to say:

Brandin Podziemski: “What’s up Klay, welcome back to the Bay. Obviously, this is home for you and you know that. I’m super excited to have you back here.”

Kevon Looney: “Welcome back to Warriors ground. You deserve to be celebrated, you’re a legend here. Did a lot of great things for the Warriors, a lot of great things for me.”

Trayce Jackson-Davis: “Klay, I miss you, dawg.”

Andrew Wiggins: “We love and miss you over here, bro. You’re a Warriors legend for life.”

Steve Kerr: “You are an icon in this franchise, your statue will be outside Chase one day. Thank you for all the championships, all the incredible moments, the person you are, the teammate you are. I loved coaching you and welcome back.”

Steph Curry: “It was an honor to play with you for 13 years. Always remember every memory we were able to create as teammates and as Splash Brothers. I hope you get the hero’s welcome that you deserve.”

Draymond Green: “Welcome back. I never ever thought I’d be saying those words to Klay. I’m thankful, I’m honored to have been your teammate, to call you a brother. Welcome back home, brother. Well deserved, take your flowers, because you earned every single last one of them and some more. Love you, brother. My dawg.”

Gary Payton II: “The Bay. Dubs. You already know, you’re a part of it. I just wanted to say thank you for everything you…

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Publish date : 2024-11-12 19:57:00

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