Klay Thompson was informed by Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors that they would take care of business before he returned to Chase Center after departing the Dubs.

Golden State’s illustrious period came to an end as the Warriors star left the organization in the offseason to join the Dallas Mavericks after 13 years in the Bay Area.

The Warriors thanked Thompson for his services to the team in a commemorative video that was shared with their roster before to his homecoming. They did, however, make it apparent that the sniper is approaching hostile area.The Warriors cast switched on screen with touching remarks as the montage began with a gentle melody.

“Playing with you for 13 years was an honor,” Curry says. Never forget the memories we made together as Splash Brothers and teammates. I wish you the hero’s welcome you are due.”Welcome back to the Warriors ground,” Kevon Looney, the center, continued. “You are deserving of celebration.” You accomplished a great deal for the Warriors and for me, and you are a legend here.

“You are an icon in this franchise,” said head coach Steve Kerr, who also praised him. One day, your statue will be outside Chase.

“I appreciate the person you are and the teammate you are, as well as all the championships and amazing moments,” Kerr continued. “Welcome back! I really enjoyed coaching you.”

But as his old colleagues shifted from congratulating Thompson to cautioning him about what was ahead, the record scratched in the middle of the heartfelt tributes.Gary Payton II said to Thompson, “You already know you’re part of it, Bay, Dubs.” “I just wanted to say thank you for everything, but I have to kick your ass tonight, unfortunately.”

“But we still need to defeat you tonight,” Looney said, grinning. “I’m going to foul you, so good luck.”

In 2011, Golden State selected Thompson with the eleventh overall pick. He then contributed to the team’s victories in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022.

During a 37-point third-quarter thumping of Sacramento in 2015, the Los Angeles native made five All-Star choices and set two records: the most three-pointers in a quarter (nine) and the most in a game (14).

The NBA Cup opening round matchup between Golden State and the Mavericks is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET. With an 8-2 record, the Warriors are in third place in the Western Conference, while Dallas is in eleventh place with a 5-5 record.