The Golden State Warriors faced many uncertainties as they missed the playoffs this season. Speculation is rife that Klay Thompson may be seeking a new team, given his challenging year with the Warriors. However, head coach Steve Kerr remains hopeful that Thompson will return to Golden State, especially after their loss to the Sacramento Kings in the Play-In tournament.
“We need Klay back,” Kerr emphasized post-game. “He’s still got good years left. And I know I speak for everybody in the organization: We want him back. … What Klay has meant to this franchise and as good as he still is, we desperately want him back.”
Both Draymond Green and Steph Curry also chimed in on the situation concerning Thompson’s future with the team.
“[Klay is] going to make the best decision for him, the team’s got a decision to make and they’ll make the best decision for the team,” Green stated. “I don’t think there’s any scenario where Klay leaves and that’s the best decision for this team and organization.”
“I could never see myself not with those two guys,” Curry expressed. “I understand this league changes and there are so many things that go into it and we’re not going to play forever, but we’ve experienced so much together and at the end of the day I know they want to win, I know I want to win, and that’s all I’m worried about.”
Thompson is anticipated to be a highly sought-after free agent in the upcoming offseason.
## Steve Kerr: Warriors Need Klay Thompson Back
### His Up-and-Down Year
Thompson’s performance this season did not meet his usual high standards. Despite showing flashes of brilliance, the Warriors even tested him coming off the bench. Throughout the season, Thompson averaged 17.9 points, 3.3 total rebounds, 0.6 steals per game, and a three-point shooting percentage of 38.7 percent. However, the five-time All-Star struggled significantly in the Play-In game against the Kings, failing to score any points on 0-10 shooting from the field. The future seems uncertain for both Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors following their defeat at the hands of the Sacramento Kings.
