With the Golden State Warriors extending contracts to dynasty heroes such as Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Steve Kerr through the 2025-26 season, will Warriors shooter Klay Thompson become the next Warriors cornerstone player to get a new contract in the free agent market this summer? In this regard, the well-known American NBA intelligence website “HoopsHype” asked NBA team executives. Five people believe that Klay Thompson’s average annual salary in his next contract will be between 20-25 million US dollars. All the executives involved in the prediction believe that he will not be able to get it. to more than 25 million US dollars (approximately NT$760 million).
I am an advertisement. Please continue reading.
Klay Thompson has been selected to the All-Stars 5 times in the past and was a contributor to the Warriors’ 4 championships. He often performs better than usual in competitions and is a rare championship piece. However, due to major injuries such as anterior cruciate ligament and Achilles tendon rupture in recent years, he missed two and a half seasons, and his offensive and defensive skills are no longer what they were back then. He could become a free agent this summer. ▲Five NBA executives predict that Klay Thompson will receive an annual salary of US$20-25 million per year in his next contract. (Photo/AP/Dazhi Image)Several NBA executives believe Klay Thompson’s next contract will have an annual salary of US$20-25 million
“HoopsHype” asked 8 NBA executives to predict Thompson’s free agent prospects. Three of them believed that Thompson would receive an average annual salary of about 18-20 million US dollars; the other 5 executives predicted that he would receive 20-25 million US dollars per year. annual salary. In addition, four senior executives believe that the Warriors will try to let the “Splash Brothers” cooperate for another two years.
“I expect his annual salary to be between $18 million and $20 million.” An NBA executive told “HoopsHype”. “I’m not sure he will accept it because he values himself much higher. If all the offers are All the same, I think he’ll go back to the Golden State Warriors. That’s because of the relationship he has with Stephen Curry and being able to continue playing on the same team is important to him.”
“HoopsHype” stated in the article that Thompson realized that if he retired in the Bay Area, his historical status would be further consolidated. “At this stage of my career, it would be really cool if I could continue to spend time with a team. It’s awesome, the success I’ve had with Kevon (Looney), Draymond and Steph is unbelievable. We’re still here playing at a high level and striving for greatness. It’s awesome.”
▲Golden State Warriors shooter Klay Thompson proved himself in the last game and may enter the free market after the season, and some teams are interested in him. (Photo/AP/Dazhi Image)Klay Thompson’s tactical status with the Warriors has been reduced by the Pistons, and the Magic are believed to be interested in him
However, as young players grew and Thompson was unable to continue to perform well this season, head coach Steve Kerr finally chose to put him on the bench. It took K Tang some time to adapt. This was the first time he became a substitute player since his rookie season.
Thompson averaged 18.8 points per game in these 8 games, shooting 46.2% from the field and 43.4% from three-point range. It is much better than when he started 51 games this season, averaging 16.7 points, shooting 41.5% from the field and 36.9% from three-point range.
I am an advertisement. Please continue reading.
Can he accept his position? Although some executives believe: “The Warriors can’t let Thompson go, he is a four-time champion, they can’t really replace him.” But there are also opinions, “I think other teams will sign him. If you are the Detroit Pistons, you don’t want to Want this kind of mature, experienced player? Monry Williams said he wants to supplement veterans. If you are the Orlando Magic, don’t you want a veteran? They need a qualified shooting guard, and Jalen Suggs is a two-way player. Can guard. I think Gary Harris may leave this summer. The point guard position may be shared by Anthony Black, Suggs, and Cole Anthony in turns. Orlando likes size, and Klay also has it. He can bring shooting ability to the team.”
The Magic and Pistons are among several teams with significant cap space, and the 76ers also have huge potential cap space this summer. However, assuming the Warriors make an equal contract offer to Thompson, he reiterated his desire to stay in Golden State, saying, “It would be a great, unbelievable accomplishment. Not a lot of players in history have been able to do that.” This team has been around for so long and had so much success.”
2024-03-09 08:26:24
#Klay #Thompsons #annual #salary #millionPrioritize #keeping #Warriors #Magic #Pistons #action