Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson will be entering the offseason as an unrestricted free agent after talks of an extension with the Golden State Warriors faltered a few months back. While his chances to remain and end his career as a Warrior remain high, Thompson needs to prove that he still deserves a hefty contract as he enters the tail-end of his career.
In a clip circulating on social media, Thompson was seen working out in the offseason, showcasing his marquee shooting touch and offensive prowess against players such as Drew League guard Franklin Sessions and Filipino player Thirdy Ravena.
Klay Thompson summer grind 💪 (via @JLawbball) pic.twitter.com/T0WweaqZJT
— Overtime (@overtime) June 14, 2024
Thompson showcased everything from his basketball arsenal: his defensive verticality to his drives, pull-ups and shooting.
The Sacramento Kings eliminated the Warriors in the first game of the play-in tournament. In that game, Thompson shot 0-of-10 from the field, leaving longtime backcourt partner Stephen Curry to carry much of the load.
Thompson’s 0-point performance punctuated the last year of his contract with the Warriors in disappointing fashion after averaging 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in 77 games. He shot 43.2% from the field and 38.7% from the three-point area.