“Don’t do this to me!” – Stephen Curry emotionally ‘not ready’ to face former splash bro Klay Thompson
Stephen Curry will face Klay Thompson for the first time in his career when the Golden State Warriors host the Dallas Mavericks.
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Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry
In what will be an emotional night, Stephen Curry is set to face Klay Thompson as an opponent for the first time in his NBA career. The Golden State Warriors are preparing to host Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks, at the Chase Center on Tuesday (November 12) night.
The matchup will mark the first meeting between the Warriors and Mavericks since Klay Thompson signed with Dallas in free agency this summer. Stephen Curry shared his thoughts on the reunion following the Warriors’ recent win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Don’t do this to me. I’m not ready for this, man. It’s going to be a lot to look forward to and I’m excited to see him, obviously as a friend. But I’m trying to conserve all of my mental energy for Tuesday T because it’s going to be a lot.
Stephen Curry said
What will Klay Thompson’s return on Tuesday be like?
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 11, 2024
Steph Curry: “I don’t know. We’ve had homecomings before, but nothing like this.” pic.twitter.com/NT34K1kKyg
Curry admitted that he will be trying to keep his emotions in check and recognized that facing Thompson will be challenging. He hinted that he’s conserving his energy, knowing the intensity that awaits when they meet on the court.
Curry and Thompson, popularly called the ‘Splash Brothers’, played together for 13 seasons with the Warriors and earned the reputation as one of the most iconic backcourt duos in NBA history. Together, they won four NBA championships and created unforgettable moments for Warriors fans.
Thompson’s departure to Dallas was a significant shift, especially given his desire to prove himself after a tough final season with the Warriors. Adding to the excitement, Tuesday’s matchup will also launch the two teams’ journeys in the NBA’s In-Season Tournament, with the coveted NBA Cup on the line.
Klay Thompson opens up about his return to Chase Center
In an exciting game of basketball, the Dallas Mavericks narrowly lost to the Denver Nuggets 122-120 on Sunday, which brought their record to 5-5 in their first ten games. The team now looks ahead to Tuesday evening, when they face the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
This game has extra significance, as it will see Klay Thompson face Golden State, a team he spent 13 seasons with. The 34-year-old, however, said that he will be viewing it as just another game in the season.
It’ll be good to see people that you grinded with obviously, but to me, it’s just another regular season game in November.
Klay Thompson said
Asked Klay Thompson about his return to San Francisco on Tuesday for his first game against the Warriors:
— Mike Curtis (@MikeACurtis2) November 11, 2024
“It’ll be good to see people you grinded with obviously, but to me, it’s just another regular season game in November.” pic.twitter.com/Kf9KkUwfNP
In Sunday’s matchup, Thompson contributed ten points, five rebounds, and four assists, though his shooting struggled at 4-for-13 from the field and 1-for-6 from three-point range. Over his first ten games with the Mavericks, he has averaged 13.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists while shooting 41.8% overall and 35.4% from beyond the arc.
While he was drafted 11th overall in 2011 from Washington State, Thompson built an impressive career with Golden State, where he averaged 19.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists while shooting 45.3% from the field.
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