{"id":65223,"date":"2024-02-27T13:12:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T18:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=65223"},"modified":"2024-02-27T13:12:34","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T18:12:34","slug":"nba-rumors-klay-thompson-retiring-with-the-warriors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/02\/27\/nba-rumors-klay-thompson-retiring-with-the-warriors\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Rumors: Klay Thompson Retiring With the Warriors?"},"content":{"rendered":"

All season long, there have been discussions about whether Klay Thompson<\/a> will stay with the Golden State Warriors in free agency. The 33-year-old’s contract is set to expire this season, making him an unrestricted free agent. Additionally, Thompson was subject to trade rumors<\/a> heading into the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline. Despite these rumors, Thompson has made it clear he wants to stay<\/a> in the same place he has called home since 2011:<\/p>\n

I mean, you\u2019ve still got to examine all of your options, but I would love to be a Warrior for life.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For the first time in his career, Thompson has assumed a bench role as the team’s sixth man in recent games. Though it is shocking seeing the four-time NBA champion moved to the bench, Thompson looks at this as a good opportunity for him<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m doing great,\u201d he said. \u201cI think I\u2019m doing much better in not putting my identity in my performance, especially after 11 years of NBA basketball. That alone is an incredible accomplishment. And to be out here and still be playing and having fun and being healthy, that trumps any big shooting night or 50-40-90 milestones. It took me a long time to realize that, but once I finally did, my game has been much better. I\u2019ve been so much more at ease and realizing that, \u2018Gosh, this is such a cool opportunity for me.\u2019 Guys would kill to be in my shoes, even with all the injuries and all that. The heights we\u2019ve reached are rare, so it\u2019s been awesome.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This season, Thompson is averaging 17.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. Furthermore, he is shooting 41.8% from the field, including a career-low 37.2% from beyond the arc.<\/p>\n

NBA Rumors: Klay Thompson Retiring With the Warriors?<\/h2>\n

Will Klay Thompson Retire Soon?<\/h3>\n

Thompson has not been too open about exactly when he will retire. However, he has acknowledged he only has “a few more years to play this game<\/a>“:<\/p>\n

\u201cWhatever happens though, I\u2019ve got a few more years to play this game, so I\u2019m gonna enjoy every second. I realize that I see light at the end of the tunnel, (and) I\u2019m not sure if I want to play until I\u2019m 40, man. That sounds really exhausting.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As the guard enters free agency this summer, he may sign his final NBA contract.<\/p>\n

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Klay Thompson acknowledges that his career is approaching its conclusion and he does not intend to play until the age of 40<\/p>\n

\u201cI would love to be a Warrior for life. Whatever happens though, I\u2019ve got a few more years to play this game, so I\u2019m gonna enjoy every second. I realize\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/jRlPK92u2f<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 27, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n