The Golden State Warriors dynasty formally got here to a detailed when Klay Thompson was traded to the Dallas Mavericks after he couldn’t agree on phrases of an extension.
All through the 2023-24 NBA season, Thompson’s departure started to really feel extra seemingly as contract negotiations dragged on and he finally selected to go to Dallas to chase after one other ring.
Though the previous All-Star regressed defensively, he was the most effective outdoors shooters within the league and stays a risk to attain from distance.
Within the aftermath of Thompson’s departure, the Warriors did properly to herald new faces like Buddy Hield, Kyle Anderson and De’Anthony Melton to assist fill the void.
Common supervisor Mike Dunleavy did properly to get better and he mentioned how Golden State will look to regulate with out Thompson on the roster through NBC Sports activities.
“It’ll be totally different, I feel, as soon as camp begins and we get going with observe,” Dunleavy mentioned. “Particularly for Draymond, and Steph and Steve, it’ll be a little bit of a shock. However I feel Klay’s in an awesome spot and we’ll transfer ahead and I feel every part’s gonna be alright.”
“As I mentioned the opposite day, nothing lasts eternally.”
Mike Dunleavy shares how the Warriors will alter to life with out Klay Thompson pic.twitter.com/Y2HqtyagVi
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) July 14, 2024
Dunleavy added that he’s excited concerning the new additions and the younger gamers on the group and believes that the Warriors might be a fair higher group in comparison with final 12 months.
Whereas it’s straightforward to stay optimistic proper now, nobody will know what Golden State will be capable of accomplish till the common season formally ideas off in a few months.
For now, it’ll be attention-grabbing to see if Dunleavy’s perception in his roster holds up.
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