Klay Thompson makes STUNNING promise as Warriors refuse to give in to franchise legend’s contract demands

Klay Thompson believes his upcoming 13th season in the league is going to be his best one yet.

Klay Thompson makes STUNNING promise as Warriors refuse to give in to franchise legend’s contract demands

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The Golden State Warriors marksman, Klay Thompson, is poised to embark on his 13th NBA season, and the four-time NBA champion is confident that this upcoming season will be his best one yet. Despite facing injuries in recent seasons, it was in the previous year that he started to rediscover his top form. Now, he firmly believes that the next season will mark the pinnacle of his career.

Thompson went live on Instagram while cruising on his boat, a familiar sight for his followers. The five-time NBA All-Star declared that his upcoming 13th NBA season will undoubtedly be the best of his career.

Thompson said:

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My 13th year in the association. It's gonna be the best one yet.

Interestingly, Thompson hopped on Instagram Live, exuding confidence for the upcoming season, just half an hour after significant news regarding his contract situation with the Warriors surfaced.

Shams Charania of The Athletic reported a crossroads situation between the Warriors and Thompson. The player is reportedly seeking a higher contract than what the Dubs’ front office is currently willing to offer their superstar. He also highlighted that all indications suggest Thompson may enter free agency next summer. 

The Warriors and Klay Thompson have been discussing an extension. He wants much more than the Warriors are offering. All signs point to Klay hitting free agency in the summer.
Charania reported on the ‘Run It Back’ show.

As Klay Thompson enters his 13th NBA season with contract negotiations at a standstill with the Warriors, it remains to be seen whether he’ll sign a new deal or opt for free agency next summer, potentially seeking opportunities with other teams.

Klay Thompson declares he’s in the best physical shape in years

Klay Thompson’s assertion that the upcoming season will be the best of his career isn’t merely wishful thinking; the sharpshooter has evidently put in significant offseason effort and is poised to silence his critics by reaffirming his status as one of the league’s premier 3-and-D players.

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In a recent interview on Sirius XM NBA Radio, the veteran wing shed light on his offseason work.

He said: 

It's night and day. No championship hangover for me this summer. I was very driven. I worked extremely hard. I know that I don't have 10 more years to do this.

Thompson further revealed that he’s in the best physical shape he’s been in for years due to his offseason work.

So, I realize that I must enjoy every single day. I feel great. This is the best I've physically felt in years. I'm just really excited to show the world I'm still capable of greatness.

Thompson displayed glimpses of his former self in the previous season, with his 3-point shooting returning to an elite 41.2% on 10.6 attempts per game. While his defense continued to be a work in progress, in his first full season back on the court, Thompson made a strong impression alongside his longtime teammate, Steph Curry, and he holds firm in his belief that the upcoming season will showcase his best performance yet.

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