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Klay Thompson Receives Standing Ovation, 'Captain Klay' Tribute in Return to Warriors

Nov 13, 2024, 03:12 AM

Klay Thompson returned to the Chase Center on Tuesday night to face his former team, the Golden State Warriors, for the first time since signing with the Dallas Mavericks in the offseason. Prior to the game, Thompson broke down the Mavericks' huddle before the team took the court. In a heartfelt tribute, approximately 400 Warriors employees lined the entrance to the arena, all wearing captain's hats—a nod to Thompson's tradition of boating to games as 'Captain Klay'—to welcome him back. Fans in attendance also received captain's hats, and the organization held a special pregame ceremony that included a tribute video titled 'Thank You Splash Brother' highlighting Thompson's contributions to the team. During player introductions, Thompson received a standing ovation from the crowd, and former teammates Stephen Curry and Draymond Green embraced him on the court. The warm reception underscored the lasting impact Thompson, a four-time NBA champion, has had on the Warriors organization and the Bay Area community.