Things have gone sideways for Klay Thompson ever since he bolted from the Golden State Warriors two offseasons ago, and now a new poll reveals a surprisingly lukewarm reception from Dubs fans about a potential reunion. Seriously, the guy’s been struggling, and it seems like even the most loyal Golden State faithful are having some second thoughts about a comeback.
The Mavericks Dream Turned Nightmare
Remember when Klay signed that three-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks? The whole idea was for him to chase a title, lining up alongside Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving. It sounded like a championship contender on paper, right? But man, has it crashed hard. Irving has only managed to play 50 games over those two years, and in a shocker, Dončić was actually traded for Anthony Davis. On top of all that team drama, Thompson personally hit career-lows last year in points per game, his field goal percentage was abysmal, and his three-point percentage was just sad. He is now staring down the final season of his contract, and the whispers about a buyout have already started. Yeah, it’s that bad.
Warriors Fans Are Not Here for the Nostalgia Trip
So, with all this going down, murmurs of a Klay reunion with the Dubs have been floated, and SB Nation Reacts decided to ask Warriors fans how they’d feel about bringing him back before he hangs it up. The poll results are in, and buckle up: a majority of respondents actually do want Klay to return to Golden State. But here’s the kicker: that majority was a measly 56%. That’s way, way smaller than anyone would expect for a legend like Klay Thompson! It really speaks volumes, doesn’t it? It probably has a lot to do with how his tenure with the Dubs ended, capped off by an atrocious Play-In Tournament performance. But let’s be real, Klay’s recent struggles are impossible to ignore. The Warriors’ roster is already lacking serious top-end talent, so bringing back another old player who is clearly past his prime and dealing with serious limitations? That is just a much harder sell to the fanbase.
So, the question now is, what next for Klay and the Dubs? With a buyout looming and reunion talks floating around, Golden State has some serious decisions to make. Are they going to chase the nostalgia, or are they going to focus on building a roster that can actually compete? It’s going to be wild to see how this plays out heading into the next season.
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Originally reported by Golden State of Mind.
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