Lacob: Warriors 'Unequivocally' Plan To Sign Klay Thompson To Long-Term Deal

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:21 am

Joe Lacob was asked about the future of Klay Thompson, who is scheduled to become a restricted free agent after next season barring a contract extension.

"We are going to re-sign Klay Thompson," said Lacob, the Golden State Warriors' co-owner. "I will say that unequivocally."

Thompson scored a career-high 18.4 points per game this season to along with career bests in field-goal shooting and three-point percentage.

Via 95.7 The Game

Knicks Universe · Post #2 » by **Knicks Universe** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 3:19 am

Pretty much a no brainer there. I'm interested in how much he can get though.

RoyalMajesty · Post #3 » by **RoyalMajesty** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 3:28 am

4 years $40 mil tops

DeadHorse · Post #4 » by **DeadHorse** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 3:36 am

RoyalMajesty wrote:4 years $40 mil tops

A different NBA team will gladly offer 12-14m for a player his calibre... Especially a shooting guard who's that good

Knicks Universe · Post #5 » by **Knicks Universe** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 3:55 am

DeadHorse wrote:
RoyalMajesty wrote:4 years $40 mil tops

A different NBA team will gladly offer 12-14m for a player his calibre... Especially a shooting guard who's that good

Yeah gotta agree with that, I think GSW may be forced into paying $12M for 5 years.

your boy · Post #6 » by **your boy** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 4:28 am

No way in hell he should get more than Curry.

thegreenlife · Post #7 » by **thegreenlife** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:31 am

your boy wrote:No way in hell he should get more than Curry.

Let's not forget that Curry signed during his ankle injury... If he were to sign right now, there's no doubt that he should be offered more than Thompson

your boy · Post #8 » by **your boy** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:43 am

thegreenlife wrote:
your boy wrote:No way in hell he should get more than Curry.

Let's not forget that Curry signed during his ankle injury... If he were to sign right now, there's no doubt that he should be offered more than Thompson

I didn't forget, he still shouldn't get more. Curry with the ankle concerns back then was more valuable than Thompson.

YogurtProducer · Post #9 » by **YogurtProducer** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:54 am

The value of Currys contract could be beneficial in negotiating for GSW

Mobby · Post #10 » by **Mobby** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:25 am

Knicks Universe wrote:
DeadHorse wrote:
RoyalMajesty wrote:4 years $40 mil tops

A different NBA team will gladly offer 12-14m for a player his calibre... Especially a shooting guard who's that good

Yeah gotta agree with that, I think GSW may be forced into paying $12M for 5 years.

I'd say 12 million would be a fair "market price." He's really only probably going to be worth like 10 though for the next few years (on average), and that's not taking into consideration the possibility of injury (though to his credit, he hasn't had any (major) injuries).

Golden Angel · Post #11 » by **Golden Angel** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:44 am

your boy wrote:No way in hell he should get more than Curry.

He's gonna get atleast 10-12 m/per

It isn't 2009 anymore.

br7knicks · Post #12 » by **br7knicks** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:19 am

anything more than curry's contract would be a joke. kaly is nowhere near worth $12+. unfortunately contracts like eric gordon will justify that

Golden Angel · Post #13 » by **Golden Angel** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:41 am

br7knicks wrote:anything more than curry's contract would be a joke. kaly is nowhere near worth $12+. unfortunately contracts like eric gordon will justify that

Curry should be geyting max...

I dunno why u guys act'like his contract tells anything, he's extremely underpaid..

Even bogut and iggy get 12m per, and klay is better than both..

We just goypt lucky with steph because he were 2 years injured straight, that's why he isn't a max now, but sure he will be soon after his current deal expires. Anything less than 10-12 for klay = joke.

We can't afford to let him go.

Then again, I kinda like Lance Stephenson, but his head is **** tho.

br7knicks · Post #14 » by **br7knicks** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 12:30 pm

Golden Angel wrote:
br7knicks wrote:anything more than curry's contract would be a joke. kaly is nowhere near worth $12+. unfortunately contracts like eric gordon will justify that

Curry should be geyting max...

I dunno why u guys act'like his contract tells anything, he's extremely underpaid..

Even bogut and iggy get 12m per, and klay is better than both..

We just goypt lucky with steph because he were 2 years injured straight, that's why he isn't a max now, but sure he will be soon after his current deal expires. Anything less than 10-12 for klay = joke.

We can't afford to let him go.

Then again, I kinda like Lance Stephenson, but his head is **** tho.

i agree that curry is underpaid. he's top 10 talent in the league right now. but no way is klay worth more than $12. only argument is having another one trick pony in eric gordon

Golden Angel · Post #15 » by **Golden Angel** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 12:38 pm

Klay is actually pretty good defensively, I wouldn't be surprised if all of these 3 will get around 11-14 per ( Hayward, Thompson & Lance Stephenson).

CHAMPi0N · Post #16 » by **CHAMPi0N** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:37 pm

Golden Angel wrote:
your boy wrote:No way in hell he should get more than Curry.

He's gonna get atleast 10-12 m/per

It isn't 2009 anymore.

Yup. Contract inflation, Golden State would just be silly to let him walk now.

Woodsanity · Post #17 » by **Woodsanity** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 4:08 pm

Either they overpay or lose him. I think he will get overpaid by a lot. 12m + a year.

IMAN5 · Post #18 » by **IMAN5** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 4:59 pm

he is a big piece of their present and future, no way they let him go.

RoyalMajesty · Post #19 » by **RoyalMajesty** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:07 pm

Golden Angel wrote:
br7knicks wrote:anything more than curry's contract would be a joke. kaly is nowhere near worth $12+. unfortunately contracts like eric gordon will justify that

Curry should be geyting max...

I dunno why u guys act'like his contract tells anything, he's extremely underpaid..

Even bogut and iggy get 12m per, and klay is better than both..

We just goypt lucky with steph because he were 2 years injured straight, that's why he isn't a max now, but sure he will be soon after his current deal expires. Anything less than 10-12 for klay = joke.

We can't afford to let him go.

Then again, I kinda like Lance Stephenson, but his head is **** tho.

I never seen how someone like Andre Iguodala can be paid top money when he can't score, he can't shoot, is a liability at the FT line, is a overrated defender, and is declining. I kept on seeing excuses after excuses for this guy from so many people, but the last 3 years proven that he's not worth big money. Maybe like $8 mil per year tops, but no where near $12 mil per year.

I would stay far, far, far away from this knucklehead. He got into it with his teammate during the game, he got into it with his teammate during practice, his teammates calling him out, a fake tough guy. He's just as overrated as Andre Iguodala.

Now for Klay, I really hope we can sign him back, BUT at a fair price. 4 Years $40 Mil is where the Warriors should pay him. Max Money? I don't think so. He needs to have better handles, get to the FT line more often, continue to attack the rim like he has as of late and finishing at the rim, and be more consistent to get max money.

RoyalMajesty · Post #20 » by **RoyalMajesty** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:14 pm

DeadHorse wrote:
RoyalMajesty wrote:4 years $40 mil tops

A different NBA team will gladly offer 12-14m for a player his calibre... Especially a shooting guard who's that good

Ok $12 mil per year for Klay? That's fine. Overpaying just a little at maybe like a extra $2 mil per year, but that's fine for a two way player. I rather spend that money on Klay Thompson than Andre Iguodala who was signed to a 4 Year $48 Mil contract last offseason that's not a offensive threat, can't score, can't shoot, is a horrible FT shooter, can't take some of the pressure off of Curry, declining, and is a overrated defender. Klay Thompson is more deserving of a contract than Andre Iguodala that's for sure.