Klay Thompson Admits He Considered Returning to Warriors This Offseason

Guard Klay Thompson came back to Chase Center on Thursday night as a member of the Miami Heat, and after the game he admitted that a return to the Golden State Warriors was something he thought about this offseason.

The Warriors won the game 120-100, but for a lot of fans, the bigger story was how much love is still there between Thompson and the Bay Area.

After the game, Thompson was asked whether he gave any thought to signing with the Warriors this offseason, given how much the fans still love him.

He said he did, a little bit, and that he is grateful for the support he still has in the region.

He then talked about his morning in Oakland, as NBC Sports Bay Area reported.

"Just going to breakfast this morning and seeing familiar faces, it was awesome."

He also said he is very grateful for the fandom and that it inspires him to keep going.

That answer will not surprise anyone who watched him in Golden State, because he was such a huge part of every one of those title runs and the fans never forgot it.

Thompson spent 13 seasons with the Warriors, made five All-Star teams and won four championships before he joined the Dallas Mavericks in a sign-and-trade in the summer of 2024.

His time in Dallas lasted two seasons before the Mavericks bought out his contract in August, and after he cleared waivers, he signed a two-year deal with Miami that includes a player option for the second season.

ESPN reported at the time that Thompson started the buyout process because he wanted to play for a contender.

Once he became available, Golden State was an obvious team for fans to dream about, even if the fit was never certain, so the question made sense.

Thursday was a rough night for him on the court, as Thompson scored 11 points on 3-of-10 shooting, including 2-of-7 from three, while guard Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 29 points.

One night earlier, Thompson had 30 points against the Los Angeles Clippers and hit the winning three in overtime, so he still has plenty left.

The win was Golden State's sixth straight, which moved the Warriors to 6-3.

Curry was sharp, and head coach Steve Kerr praised his bounce-back after the game.

The roster has changed a lot since Thompson left. Rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg is already changing how the Warriors play, while forward Jimmy Butler and guard Moses Moody are still out with knee injuries.

Center Kristaps Porzingis also stepped away from basketball because of his health.

In my view, a Thompson reunion would have been fun for one more emotional run, but Golden State is in a good spot without it, and the team has found a new identity around Curry and its young players.

The Warriors host Orlando on Nov. 7, and they have a chance to keep this streak rolling.

For Thompson, Thursday was a reminder that he will always have a home in the Bay, even while wearing another jersey.