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ALL ABOUT KLAY
Who is Klay Thompson?
After scoring four championships together, the small forward and the Golden State Warriors parted ways
KLAY Thompson is famously known for playing with the Golden State Warriors.
After 10-plus years with the abovementioned team, the NBA Finals champion became a free agent.
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Who is Klay Thompson?
Born on February 8, 1990, Klay Thompson is an NBA player from Los Angeles, California.
While attending high school, Klay began playing for his school's basketball team.
While enrolled at Washington State University and participated in many NCAA tournaments as a member of the WSU Cougars.
In June 2011, he was drafted to the Golden State Warriors.
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As a part of the Warriors, Klay took home three NBA Finals championships in 2015, 2017, and 2018.
On June 16, 2022, he emerged victorious again when the Warriors ended the 2021-2022 season as champions for the fourth time.
The star athlete shares the victory with his teammates Steph Curry, Jordan Poole, Draymond Greene, and the other Warriors players.
Following the team's achievement, Klay stated during a post-game press conference: "I was so high on life that I did not want to leave the stage."
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"To be here for the fourth time, I'm so grateful for my teammates."
The four-time winner shared: "I saw people at the beginning of the season, people called me crazy because I said 'championship or bust.'"
My dad was the first player born outside USA to be drafted into NBA - I've followed in his footsteps and won four titles
"Playing that Warriors brand of basketball made it so successful. I knew we had the chance to do something special."
"To be here again, it's just incredible. Steph was incredible tonight, I'm so happy for him to get that Finals MVP."
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What is Klay's net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, the pro basketballer accumulated an estimated wealth of $70 million.
His salary with the Warriors is reported to be an annual $33 million.
In addition to his NBA salary, Klay earns a significant income from product endorsements.
Why did Klay leave the Golden State Warriors?
Klay departed the Warriors because of failed contract negotiations, according to reports.
"I know first hand that Klay [Thompson] is disappointed in where negotiations have gotten to this point," an insider told ESPN.
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"To the fact that he's looking elsewhere, I believe the Warriors are probably offering him an annual $20 million-type of contract.
"Is he willing to walk away from that because he feels disrespected? It looks like he is."