Wed Nov 13 06:23:30 UTC 2024: ## Klay Thompson Returns to the Bay Area, Focused on Dallas, Not Nostalgia
**SAN FRANCISCO** – Klay Thompson, the four-time NBA champion and former Golden State Warrior, will return to the Bay Area on Tuesday for the first time since leaving the team in the off-season. While the Warriors are planning a celebratory “Salute Captain Klay” night, Thompson himself remains focused on his new team, the Dallas Mavericks, and the upcoming season.
“That chapter is over,” Thompson told Andscape, dismissing any notion of dwelling on his time with the Warriors. “I’m in the midst of trying to win here.”
Thompson, who spent 11 seasons in Golden State, is now focused on making a difference in Dallas, a team that reached the NBA Finals last season. “There’s no point in looking back… I got to look forward,” he stated, emphasizing his commitment to the Mavs.
Despite the Warriors’ 8-2 start to the season, Thompson has no regrets about leaving the team and joining a new contender. “Not really, to be honest. That’s just how things go,” he said, adding that he believes the Mavericks have the potential for a “special” season.
The game on Tuesday will be a nostalgic occasion for fans, but Thompson anticipates a “just another regular-season game,” while also highlighting the significance of the NBA Cup competition, which he believes will add extra stakes to the matchup.
The Warriors, in turn, are planning a grand tribute for Thompson. They will be playing a one-minute video montage and Curry is expected to make a speech in his honor. Fans will be given a white captain’s hat with a Warriors logo to recognize Thompson’s legacy.
While Thompson expressed appreciation for the Warriors’ gestures, he remains focused on his current team and the challenge ahead. His eyes are set on the future with the Mavericks, and he’s ready to prove his worth in a new chapter of his career.
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