In a tweet, it was reported that Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr announced that Steph Curry will no longer address the crowd about Klay Thompson’s return, as per @anthonyVslater. This decision came after a discussion between and Thompson, who both agreed to focus on the game instead.
A Tweet read,
“Steve Kerr says Steph Curry is no longer expected to address the crowd about Klay Thompson’s return, per @anthonyVslater
“Steph and Klay discussed it last night and both decided they’d rather focus on the game after tribute video.””
Steve Kerr says Steph Curry is no longer expected to address the crowd about Klay Thompson’s return, per @anthonyVslater
“Steph and Klay discussed it last night and both decided they’d rather focus on the game after tribute video.” pic.twitter.com/a9OGp0DJkp
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 13, 2024
Background on Klay Thompson’s Return
Klay Thompson, who spent 13 years with the Warriors, recently made his return to the Chase Center as a member of the Dallas Mavericks. The Warriors planned a special tribute video for Thompson, acknowledging his contributions to the franchise. Initially, Curry was scheduled to give a speech to the crowd before the game, but plans changed following a conversation between the two former teammates.
Steph Curry and Thompson’s Decision
According to Steve Kerr, Steph Curry and Thompson discussed the pregame speech and decided it would be best to focus on the game after the tribute video. Kerr mentioned that there would already be enough emotion from the crowd, and both players wanted to ensure they were fully prepared for the game.
Warriors’ Tribute to Thompson
Despite the change in plans, the Warriors still honored Thompson with a heartfelt tribute video and by giving away “Captain’s Hats” to fans in attendance. The hats were a nod to Thompson’s love for boating and his nickname, “Captain Klay.”
Fan Reactions
Fans were excited to see Thompson back at the Chase Center and appreciated the tribute from the Warriors. Many took to social media to share their memories of Thompson’s time with the team and expressed their gratitude for his contributions to the franchise.
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