San Francisco — For Klay Thompson’s anticipated homecoming, the Warriors brainstormed concepts to rejoice some of the revered athletes in Bay Space historical past. They settled on giving freely captain’s hats to each fan, and taking part in a tribute video for Thompson earlier than he will get introduced final in pregame warmups.
It’s an emotional night time for a franchise that has been by a lot within the “Golden era.” Thompson nonetheless is that vital to the Warriors group, and it confirmed.
Former Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson acknowledges workers lined up with Captain Klay hats as he arrives with the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson (31) runs on to the ground for warmups earlier than their sport towards the Golden State Warriors at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson (31) makes a shot throughout warmups earlier than their sport towards the Golden State Warriors at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson (31) reacts as he watches a tribute video in his honor earlier than their sport at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
Followers with Captain Klay hats maintain up indicators in honor of Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson (31) earlier than their sport towards the Golden State Warriors at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) and Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson (31) hug each other earlier than the tipoff of the NBA sport at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson (31) reacts as he watches a tribute video in his honor earlier than their sport at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Inexperienced (23) and Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson (31) hug each other earlier than the tipoff of the NBA sport at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson (31) lays up a three-point basket in entrance of Golden State Warriors’ Moses Moody (4) within the third quarter of an NBA sport at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson (31) drives to the ring towards Golden State Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins (22) within the third quarter of an NBA sport at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) dribbles previous Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson (31) within the second quarter of an NBA sport at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson (31) and Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Inexperienced (23) combat on a rebound within the fourth quarter of an NBA sport at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson (31) drives to the ring towards Golden State Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins (22) within the third quarter of an NBA sport at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson (31) gestures after making a three-point basket towards the Golden State Warriors within the second quarter of an NBA sport at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Buddy Hield (7) makes a basket towards the Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson (31) within the second quarter of an NBA sport at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
Dallas Mavericks’ Daniel Gafford (21) and Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson (31) disagree with the referee’s name after an offensive foul on Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Inexperienced (23) within the fourth quarter of an NBA sport at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) dribbles towards Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson (31) within the third quarter of an NBA sport at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) and Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson (31) hug each other after their Warriors 120–117 win at Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
