While fans don’t understand why Klay Thompson’s performance has plummeted so dramatically, ESPN may have found the answer.

Thanks to his important contributions with 4 championship trophies, Klay Thompson has had a solid place in Golden State Warriors history. 

But if it comes to the future, everything is still uncertain between the team and the pitcher born in 1990. Klay is playing the final season of a 5-year contract worth 189 million USD and will become a player. free agent in the summer of 2024. 

Klay Thompson’s future with the Golden State Warriors is still a big question mark

Usually, “transfer season” players will perform sublimated to improve their value in the eyes of the team, but Klay Thompson is having problems with his performance.

Personal statistics show that the Golden State shooter is bottoming out in a series of indicators such as average points per game and 3-point success rate (15.3 points/game with 36.4% 3PT). 

This ineffectiveness led to Klay Thompson’s playing minutes also reaching the lowest level in the past 10 years at 29 minutes/match. His stats this season are only better than his 2011-12 rookie season.

Klay Thompson’s sublimation no longer appeared much at the beginning of this season

While fans don’t understand why Klay Thompson’s performance has plummeted so dramatically, ESPN may have found the answer.

Sources close to ESPN said the lack of progress in contract extension negotiations has partly affected Klay , contributing to his poor performance since the beginning of the season.

So far, Thompson has only scored over 20 points exactly twice in 17 games, something he did 38 times in 82 games last season (almost once every two games Klay scored over 20 points).

In addition, the 33-year-old shooter was also disqualified (expelled from the field) for the first time in his 12-year NBA career after a collision with Jalen McDaniels, a situation that later led to Draymond Green’s chokehold on Rudy. Gobert 2 weeks ago.

ESPN said the lack of progress on his contract extension is negatively affecting Klay Thompson

Although he is in extremely unstable form and is criticized by many fans, Klay Thompson said he will not let gossip affect him.

“ I don’t care what people say. They don’t play basketball like me, nor can they do what I do, so I won’t pay attention to what they say ,” Klay shared last Tuesday.

Klay Thompson and Chris Paul

The Golden State Warriors are entering a season that can be considered the pivotal point in their championship competition. To realize this goal, the home team at Chase Center will need Klay Thompson to quickly regain form and help the Warriors stabilize the attack.

As for the individual star born in 1990, improving his stats will also bring many benefits, such as increasing his value in the eyes of the team, making it easier for him to negotiate contracts.

In case he cannot stay with the Warriors for a long time, good statistics will help Klay Thompson’s CV compare better with other teams.