Warriors HC Steve Kerr 'desperately' wants Klay Thompson to stay

The Golden State Warriors are closer than ever to losing a key member of the core that dominated the NBA for years, but head coach Steve Kerr is hoping to keep his star players together for at least another season.

During an appearance on “The Jim Rome Show” Tuesday, Kerr was asked about the possibility of Klay Thompson leaving the Warriors in free agency. Kerr said he “desperately” wants the sharpshooter to remain with Golden State.

“This is the way it works in the NBA or any professional sports. There’s just gonna be difficult moments, uncomfortable moments, where money’s involved, contracts, respect, however you want to put it,” Kerr said. “What I do know is that Klay has been such an integral part of everything around here. Obviously a multi-time champion, but even more than that someone who has a great connection with the Bay Area, with the franchise, with his teammates."

The veteran coach then reiterated his desire to see Thompson in a Warriors jersey come the fall.

“So, we want Klay back desperately. I want him back desperately," Kerr said. "We will have our conversations, and he’s gotta make whatever decision he makes, but we really want him back. He’s Klay Thompson.”