Klay Thompson, like an immature big boy, has a changing mentality day by day.
Before he came off the bench, his statistics in February were dismal, averaging 10.7 points per game and shooting 16% from three-point range!
When Thompson saw that he was underperforming but the team was on a five-game winning streak, he found that his place on the team was not that important.
So, he began to cherish his days with the Warriors, and he recently published a paragraph: "I have been playing with Curry, Green and other old teammates for more than ten years and won four championships, we don't want to be separated, the relationship is more than money!"
The implication is that Thompson has recognized the reality and wants to stay with the Warriors this summer, and as for the Warriors offering a two-year, 48 million contract extension last summer, he can accept it.
But what Thompson didn't expect was that the contract offered by the Warriors last year was based on his performance in the 2022-23 season, when he averaged 21.9 points per game and shot 41% from three-point range.
And this season, he averaged 17.3 points per game, a three-point shooting rate of 37%, and the ups and downs of his state, the Warriors can give an offer of 36 million in 3 years, which is already full of sincerity.
But Thompson, guided by Steve Kerr, returned to the bench and scored 35 points, and his mentality changed again.
He feels like he's back to the top, at least I'm on the bench and beating the opponent's second team in seconds, and I don't deserve a higher salary.
Since the Warriors first completed a four-year, 100 million early contract extension with Dream Green, this year is the first year of contract execution.
Klay Thompson no longer pursues a maximum salary, hoping to get a three-year, 75 million contract like Green.
Considering Thompson's deterioration and the fact that he is already 34 years old, the Warriors are not satisfied, because Lacob does not want to sign a "garbage" contract.
According to the media, there are four teams interested in Klay Thompson this summer, namely the Magic, Heat, Lakers and Clippers.
But the position they can provide must not be the starter, and the salary may not be as high as that of the Warriors!
In addition, Klay Thompson has always played for the Warriors, is he a system player?
In case of leaving the Warriors, which team would dare to give a big contract?
I think, Thompson don't toss, honestly play as a substitute, 30 million in 3 years, and the Warriors are benevolent!