Klay Thompson has experienced a career resurgence over the past year and has quietly become the Golden State Warriors’ second-best player again.
With his contract reaching its end soon, many have wondered what the oft-injured shooting guard is expecting as far as his next deal goes.
This week, ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski answered that question. Thompson, apparently, wants a maximum contract.
“Thompson, who I’m told has an expectation that he would be rewarded with a new, max-level contract extension this offseason,” Wojnarowski reported.
“He’s got a year left on his deal of $43 million next year. He’s come back this year, certainly helped the team to a championship last year, had a historic offensive season this season.
“He’s just the third player ever to have 300 three-pointers in a season. But this is an inflection point now for the Golden State organization. With Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, who could opt into his deal at $27 million, the Warriors could be facing a payroll and luxury tax over $500 million.”
Shortly after the report surfaced, Thompson attempted to address it himself.
“I’m seeking a championship,” Thompson said. “And everything else after that will play itself out.”
Make of that what you will.
Thompson has obviously been a huge part of the Warriors’ dynasty. But is he really worth a maximum deal at this stage in his career? That is something Golden State is going to need to determine in the near future.
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