190 million in 5 years is about to expire! Clay looks forward to the Dying Warrior: How big a contract can he sign this time?
In an exclusive interview with Tencent, Klay Thompson called Chase Dream and Curry brothers for life, hoping to continue to play with the Warriors. "We train together, we keep going together, we win together, and I want the Warriors," Klay said. In 2019, he signed a five-year, $190 million contract with the Warriors, and the 2023-24 season will be the final year of that contract. How big can he sign next?
As the new general manager of the Warriors, Dunleavy Jr. recently talked about Klay's contract extension on a podcast. "From a player's point of view, they've fulfilled their contract and earned the right to be a free agent, they have to see what options they might have... We'll see if we can put something together that allows Klay to stay here for the long term and we obviously want to see him do that. ”
Clay hopes for the Legacy Warrior, and the Warrior hopes that Clay will remain here, a matter of consensual consent, but in the end, it will fall on the amount of the contract. Klay's annual salary for the new season is $43.21 million, and the annual salary of the new contract is expected to decrease somewhat. After all, Thompson is approaching 34 years old, and his athleticism and defensive abilities have declined after two major injuries.
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne revealed that Klay and the Warriors have begun contract extension talks. Shelburne said the two sides had exchanged suggestions, discussions were not rushed, and everyone had options. More than two months ago, NBA Hall of Fame Medina reported that the Warriors might treat Thompson the same way they would pursue a dream contract extension.
That said, if the two sides can't reach an agreement to renew his contract early, then talk again after the 2023-24 season to see how Thompson performs before signing him a new contract.
"Given the Warriors' desire to cut costs and Thompson's instability, the exact amount remains to be seen, but both sides will ensure Thompson plays with the Warriors for the rest of his career." Medina said at the time.
Chasing Dream signed a 4-year, $100 million contract, and the US media believes that Thompson's contract type may be similar to Chasing Dream. "If he plays better this season, he'll be more valuable." Shelburne said.
Last season, Thompson averaged 21.9 points per game, shooting 43.6% from the field and 41.2% from three-point range, and he made 301 three-pointers, ranking first in the league in three-point shooting. In the playoffs, Thompson's shooting percentage dropped significantly, averaging 18.5 points per game, shooting 38.8% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range. What do you think Thompson's annual salary for his new contract is the most reasonable?