Thompson (guard, 201cm, 97.5kg) will become an unrestricted free agent after this season and will be in the transfer market. After signing an extension contract prior to the termination of the new contract, he played steadily in the Golden State after entering the NBA. A contract was signed prior to the increase in salary cap in 2016, Thompson never received more than $ 20 million in annual salary during the extension period.
He hopes for a bigger contract this time than anyone else. If Thompson goes to the transfer market, a number of teams are expected to prepare contracts worth over $ 30 million annually. He has already won three times Championship in Golden State, so he is likely to continue his career with a big contract.
The Golden State also seems to be doing its best to sit him down. But this summer Kevin Durent also has a player option to go to the transfer market. However, if Durant is best treated and remains in the Golden State, it is not realistic for Thompson to remain in the Golden State.
In other words, if Durant gets a big deal, he is more likely to transfer. Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and other teams are likely to rush in when Thompson goes to the market.
Thompson has 21.5 points (.467 .402.816), 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 34 games per game in 78 games this season. Although he was sluggish at the beginning of the season, his record after the end of the season was not much different from last year. This season the success rate of 3-point shooting exceeded 40%. His three-point shoot success rate has steadily surpassed 40% since his debut.
He has averaged more than 20 points in five consecutive seasons since the 2014-2015 season. In addition, he has a solid durability, including 70 games in seven consecutive seasons except for the late 2011-2012 season, when the shutdown was late. He can play as a major scorer, and he can defend his opponent.
Thompson will win the long-awaited third consecutive victory in the Golden State. This also seems to be a factor that will further boost the value of Thompson. Having four times of winning experience is expected to be a bigger factor for teams that are in the lead.
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