The current predicament, the issue of renewing the contract with Klay Thompson, Curry's persuasion, the attitude of management, and the impact of Klay's possible departure are many aspects.
The Warriors, a once-dynastic team, are now in unprecedented trouble. After shining in the finals for several years in a row, they have suffered a series of declines in the past two seasons, with plummeting results, an aging roster and injuries. This makes one have to worry about whether the Warriors dynasty has come to an end. And the team's contract renewal dispute with Klay Thompson is even worse. This has become the biggest obstacle for the warriors to get out of their current predicament and rebuild their dynasty.
According to renowned NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski, the Warriors offered Klay Thompson a two-year, $48 million contract extension. Considering that Clay is entering the advanced stages of his career, the length and amount of this contract is reasonable. But Clay sees it as an insult to his abilities, and he is convinced that his worth is more than that. As a result, Klay decisively refused to sign the contract, saying that if he did not get the desired offer, he would leave the Warriors and look for a new owner in the free market.
Coincidentally, Warriors star Stephen Curry also intervened in the dispute. Curry openly persuaded the team's top brass to keep Klay and not let go of his long-time teammate easily. Curry said he hopes he and Klay will spend the rest of their careers with the Warriors and add legend to the team together. However, the attitude of the Warriors' management seems to have been cold. They believe that Klay's physical condition and projection ability continue to decline, and if he refuses to accept a reasonable contract offered by the team, it would be a good option to trade him for a more valuable player.
For Klay, the Warriors' contract extension plan is undoubtedly a blow to the punch. A few years ago, he was one of the league's top three-point shooters, and his shooting ability intimidated all opponents. Now, however, the Warriors are only willing to offer him a $48 million contract. This undoubtedly stung Clay's self-esteem. He firmly believes that his worth should not be so low, and that he should get a higher annual salary and a long contract. This self-confidence comes from his memories of his former strength. But we can't blame Clay entirely. After all, professional athletes have short careers, and many people are reluctant to accept that they are already in decline.
If Klay does leave the Warriors, then it will have a major impact on the team. Over the years, Klay and Curry's chemistry has been an important part of the Warriors' tactical system. The three-point shot of the two made the opponent even more unguardable. Klay's departure is bound to disrupt the team's roster chemistry. And according to Klay's agent, multiple teams have thrown olive branches to Klay, which means that once Klay becomes a free agent, he is likely to be poached by other teams with high salaries. This is undoubtedly a headache for the Warriors. After all, the departure of a three-point master with a unique skill is a huge loss for any team.
Overall, the contract extension between the Warriors and Klay has become a battle that is drifting away. The positions of the two sides are getting farther and farther apart, and it is difficult to find consensus in the middle ground. This could be both a stumbling block in the Warriors' path to rebuilding their dynasty and a turning point in Klay's career. In any case, the dispute needs to be resolved urgently. The Warriors need to get out of their current predicament as soon as possible, and Klay has to make the right decisions for the final chapter of his career. Let's wait and see how this dispute will end and what impact it will have on both sides.