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Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson not worried about contract

By Andrew Melnick

Apr 14, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) reacts after being called for a foul against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kevin Martin (23) during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 14, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) reacts after being called for a foul against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kevin Martin (23) during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Now that the drama surrounding Golden State Warriors’ guard Klay Thompson and a potential trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves for power forward Kevin Love is over with Love now suiting up for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thompson is excited about the upcoming season.

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“I’m so happy to be back in the Bay,” Thompson said via Diamond Leung of the Contra Costa Times. “All I know is I’m still here, and I’ve got a Warriors jersey on, and I’m ecstatic.”

Thompson is also eligible for a contract extension but he isn’t worried about that at the moment either.

“I just let (agent Bill Duffy) and the front office sort it out,” Thompson said. “I know if I just keep my mind on hoops and staying healthy, I know everything else will take care of itself.”

Like many in his situation, Thompson will probably wind up becoming a restricted free agent and looking for a max contract, preferably a five-year deal from the Warriors.

Thompson averaged 18.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 44.4% from the field, 41.7% from beyond the arc and 79.5% from the charity stripe. In the postseason, he put up 16.4 points, 3.6 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game while shooting 40.8% from the field, 36.4% from three and 79.2% from the free throw line. In his three-year career, Thompson has gone for 16.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 43.5% from the floor, 41.0% from three and 82.7% from the charity stripe. He was selected by the Warriors with the 11th-overall pick in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft.

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