Golden State Warriors Facing Legitimate Philadelphia 76ers Threat for Klay Thompson in NBA Free Agency
Klay Thompson himself has said that he would love to play out his career with the Golden State Warriors. At the same time, however, the four-time NBA champ has also hinted at the possibility of leaving the Dubs this summer if this is where his path leads him.
As it turns out, that path could lead directly to the City of Brotherly Love as the Philadelphia 76ers reportedly weigh their options on a potential Thompson swoop.
"Just the brilliance for an entire decade is so rare."
Steve Kerr congratulates Stephen Curry on All-NBA. pic.twitter.com/SUwH8nDFBa
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Klay Thompson Leaving Golden State Warriors?
Reports indicate that the Sixers are inclined to add some star power this summer to further bolster their title challenge next season. According to Yahoo Sports’ league insider Jake Fischer, Philly has taken notice of the Indiana Pacers’ Bruce Brown signing last year as a potential blueprint for their NBA free agency plans in the offseason.
These plans, apparently, could include Thompson:
“The Sixers, sources said, took note of Indiana’s two-year splurge for Bruce Brown that then became the biggest salary headed back to Toronto in exchange for Siakam. Veteran wings like Klay Thompson and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope would fall on the Sixers’ list of targets for similar one-plus-one contracts, sources said,” wrote Fischer.
For their part, the Warriors also appear interested in renewing Klay’s deal. The question, however, is whether they will be able to offer him as much money as other teams might be willing to. The Sixers could pose a real threat to Thompson’s future in the Bay Area, especially if they’re prepared to spend big for the five-time All-Star.
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Stephen Curry’s All-NBA Honor Sparks Awesome Message From Golden State Warriors Coach
There’s no denying how great Stephen Curry has been for the Golden State Warriors and the NBA itself. And after receiving this season’s All-NBA honor, head coach Steve Kerr dropped some massive praise for his All-Star point guard.
During the early stages of his NBA career, Curry was seen as undersized guard who was constantly injured. It took the arrival of Kerr as head coach to unlock his potential on the court. During the 2014-15 season, that potential was fully realized when they brought home a ring to the Bay after defeating LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Since then, Curry has won three more rings during his time with the Dubs. Along the way, the Warriors star won two scoring titles, two MVPs, one Finals MVP, an All-Star MVP, and 10 All-Star Game selections, among others. He also holds the distinction of leading the NBA when it comes to most three-pointers made of all time.
Even with a disappointing season behind him, Curry continued to excel on the court. In the 74 games he played, the point guard averaged 26.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. The league’s first unanimous MVP also shot 45 percent from the field, 40 percent from deep, and 92 percent from the free throw line.
Golden State Warriors Star Stephen Curry Received Massive Praise From Head Coach Steve Kerr
Just recently, Curry was named to this season’s All-NBA Third Team along with Devin Booker, Tyrese Haliburton, Domantas Sabonis, and LeBron James. In response, Kerr posted a wonderful message, which can be seen in a video shared by the Dubs’ official account on X.
As great as Curry was, his career would have gone nowhere if Kerr didn’t take over from Mark Jackson as the Dubs’ head coach. Interestingly enough, the former Chicago Bulls legend will soon celebrate a decade since he got the coaching gig in Golden State. With Kerr’s expertise behind him, the All-Star point guard has achieved an NBA career like no other.
Although the Warriors aren’t the same dominant team they were, Curry is still playing at an elite level, as evidenced by his performance this season. Hopefully, he gets to play like this for as many years possible to help the Warriors’ championship window open with Curry leading the way.
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