The contract extension talks between the Warriors and Klay Thompson are now like a long tug-of-war, with both sides wrestling for their own interests. Klay offered the tempting four-year, $120 million contract, but the Warriors were relentless in turning him down. Subsequently, although Klay lowered his expectations, the Warriors still seemed unmoved, which made Klay's mood go up and down like a roller coaster.
Klay couldn't help but wonder what kind of contract the Warriors could offer? And when this contract was exposed, it was a big surprise -- the Warriors were only willing to offer a three-year, $58 million contract, with an average annual salary of less than $20 million! This made Klay sigh that the glory of the past seemed to be a thing of the past.
It's not hard to see why. Klay's performance in the playoffs was a disaster, with the team disappointed with an embarrassing statistic of zero in 10 shots. The team's hierarchy believes that Clay is no longer the top 3-and-D player who can lead them to victory, and his form has declined, even hindering the development of young players. Coupled with the huge investment this season that has not earned a ticket to the playoffs, it is only natural that the Warriors want to cut back on spending in order to make a comeback in the future.
It was undoubtedly a heavy blow for Clay. But as the saying goes, "There is no place to stay here, there is a place to keep a master". Klay's strength and experience in the league is still well recognized, and it is believed that he will soon find a new home. After all, there are still many teams in the league that are eyeing him and looking forward to his arrival.
And for us fans, whether Klay ultimately chooses to stay with the Warriors or switch to other teams, we should give him the greatest support and blessings. After all, he has brought us countless wonderful moments and unforgettable memories. Let's look forward to Clay continuing to shine in his future career and bring us more surprises!