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Golden State Warriors Send Love To Klay Thompson After Heartbreaking News
May 30, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) addresses the reporters during NBA Finals media day at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Klay Thompson will go down among the best players in Golden State Warriors history.

Before signing with the Dallas Mavericks in the summer of 2024, Thompson had spent the previous 13 years in Golden State.

During that time, Thompson had a famous dog (Rocco).

On Friday, Thompson made the emotional announcement that Rocco had passed away at the age of 13.

Thompson wrote: "I’m gonna miss Rocco a lot, 13 glorious years with my boy . I know he’s in doggy heaven poppin somebody’s ball. A great dynasty dog he was. Thank you for all the sweet messages ! All dogs go to Heaven !"

A lot of people left comments on the Warriors' post.

@KingHill2K2: "When Klay makes the Warriors HoF, Rocco better be an honorary member."

@John_Karalis: "One of the cruelties of life is that a being that loves us so unconditionally is gone so soon. Rocco joins the infinite tie as the best dog ever"

@ToonJelani: "Rocco deserves a statue outside the stadium."

@sergeezy209: "Rocco getting a statue outside of chase center next to Klay. It’s only right!"

@alamedarob510: "Gotta hang a Rocco Thompson jersey in the rafters"

Thompson helped lead Golden State to the NBA Finals six times from 2015-22.

They won four NBA Championships in that span.


This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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