Watch Klay’s emotional reaction to Warriors tribute opposite originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
As expected, emotions were high before Tuesday’s match of the NBA Cup between the Dallas Mavericks and Warriors.
Klay Thompson was introduced to the Chase Center crowd before tip-off, but as an opponent for the first time in his 14-year NBA career.
Wearing captain’s hats as part of the “Hello Captain Klay” experiencefans were on their feet and gave the Splash Bro a warm welcome back to his forever home as a special tribute video played on the jumbotron.
After the video, Thompson walked onto the court and embraced Dub Nation as the cheers only grew louder.
A fitting reception for a forever franchise legend.
Spending the last 13 years in the Bay Area with the Warriors, Thompson’s legacy in the region will live on forever — no matter what jersey he wears.
And Tuesday night was living proof of that.
