On January 7, Beijing time, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, although the Warriors have not officially announced the comeback time of Klay Thompson, there are signs that he will return from the home game against the Cavaliers on January 10 (next Monday), and the signs are that the low-priced tickets for this game have been sold out, and the ticket price of the side seat has soared to about $2,000 (about 12,764 yuan). In addition, Thompson's neighbors said they had heard Thompson say so.
Very few people circle the next day on a sports calendar and then label it as "exciting day." Sports are about unpredictable and real-time events, and emotions often erupt suddenly. Sporting events are generally not like tear-jerking movies that let you know you have to stuff your pockets with tissues in advance.
However, next Monday at the Chase Center, the warriors' home stadium, there will be a lot of emotions.
Because Thompson is expected to appear on the court for the first time in the Warriors' jersey after 941 days.
For those lucky ones with tickets, it's best to bring enough tissues.
Tickets for that game are now sold out for less than $200, and tickets for side seats have soared to about $2,000 (note: Chase Center's average single ticket price for side seats in the 2021-22 season is $1,200). That game will be the most rewarding game the Chase Center has played here since it opened in 2019.
Because since the chase center opened, the Warriors are no longer warriors.
Because of the lack of Thompson.
Stephen Curry is at the heart of the Warriors and Draymond Green is the heart of the Warriors, but Thompson feels cool. This easy-going, talented and very popular player has always been deeply remembered. He's a one-of-a-kind player, no one's going to sign on a toaster like he does, no one's going to do street interviews on scaffolding issues like he does, no one can score 37 points in a single quarter like he did, and no one is going to be an emoji in China like he did.
Even his last memories on the pitch are unique.
Now, Thompson can finally get back on the court next Monday. While the Warriors haven't officially announced it yet, it's almost certain, and his neighbors say they've heard him say so.
Thompson will return to his (new) home arena and appear in front of Warriors fans, who will welcome him in a unique, intense way. That would be a memorable event.
At that time, the entire Chase Center will be filled with joy, passion and the cry of "Klay, Klay, Klay", as well as many other emotions.
So, those lucky ones who have tickets, get the tissues ready.