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Klay Thompson might have topped the list for being one of the most disrespectful players in the NBA. The game between the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors had some dramatic scenes toward the end of the fourth quarter. The Dub Nation, who were trailing down late in the game, decided to shut down the trash talk from the Rockets. After 4-time champion Stephen Curry seemingly put the Rockets in their place, Thompson decided to keep up with his antics with a small Instagram update.?

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Either Thompson values his historic moment more or he believes defeating the Rockets was not a big task. Moreover, can this be considered as a redemption keeping in mind his tense situation with the Warriors right now? Let’s take a look.

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Klay Thompson couldn’t wait to boast about his achievement against the Houston Rockets

Warriors had a comfortable game until Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and Co. stepped up to give a 3-point lead, late in the fourth quarter. Although the Rockets had a great chance to secure a much-needed win, Stephen Curry decided to hit 4 crucial threes to kill the momentum.?

Thompson who was efficient outside the line today made history by passing Jamal Crawford in the?‘All-Time 3-pointers Made’?list. The 3-time 6MOTY gave a shout to the Warriors star which the latter re-storied less than a minute after the game ended.?

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Well, looks like Thompson believes the Rockets were a cakewalk! Crediting Crawford’s shoutout, the ‘Splash Brother’ shared,?“Salute @jamalcrawford my PNW brother”. ?What’s to be noted is that Crawford was kind enough to take some time off his work for ‘NBA on TNT’ to give the Warriors star a shoutout.

Can Thompson develop his relationship with the Warriors through crucial performances like this?

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The upcoming free agency stands crucial for both Klay Thompson and the Warriors. Will the franchise extend his contract or end their 12-year-old bond? At the moment, it is a bit likely that Thompson might not be retained.

Read more: Is Klay Thompson Hinting Towards Leaving in Free Agency? Warriors Guard Talks About ?Savoring? the 2023-24 Season

So far, both sides have not made any efforts to come to an agreement. This is the only crucial performance from Thompson this season so far, although it has been only 3 games. With continuous performances like this, Thompson can indeed bag the extension he is demanding.

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Hopefully, the Warriors dynasty continue! What are your thoughts on Thompson boasting the above moment? Share your take in the comments below.

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Rohan Dharmalingam is an NBA Content Specialist at EssentiallySports. Over three years on the beat, he has delivered in-depth coverage of the Lakers, Warriors, Mavericks, and Celtics, earning recognition from Shaquille O’Neal for his reporting. A former collegiate point guard, Rohan applies a guard’s understanding of spacing, decision-making, and tempo when breaking down plays, adding on-court clarity to his analysis.

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