Klay Thompson has never hidden how much Golden State meant to his career. Thirteen seasons, four NBA championships and a bond with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Steve Kerr that extends well beyond the court. But when he returns to San Francisco on Thursday, he’ll have one goal: beat his old friends.
The Miami Heat guard is preparing to face the Warriors during his team’s five-game Western Conference road trip, coming off two consecutive wins after a difficult 0-4 start.
Thompson will enter the matchup with plenty of confidence after making 7 three-pointers in a 145-135 win over the Indiana Pacers.
For Klay, facing Golden State means reconnecting with an important part of his lifenot just his career. Yet despite all the memories, his desire to beat his former teammates hasn’t faded.
The memories I made there are unmatched. I’ll see a lot of guys I grew up with, and I absolutely want to beat them. We’re still very competitive, even in our mid-30s
Klay Thompson
His relationship with Curry, Green and Kerr has remained strong since his departure. In fact, that friendship makes the matchup even more special.
I love playing against them because they’re some of my best friends. I can’t wait to go back and see so many familiar faces
Klay Thompson
Before returning to San Francisco, though, Miami faces another important matchup: Monday against the Los Angeles Lakerslooking for a third consecutive win and further evidence of the progress shown in recent games.