Curry, Green and Kerr's support 'means a lot' to Klay Thompson - ESPN

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State guard Klay Thompson didn't want to spend too much time thinking about his future during his exit interview on Wednesday, just one day after his and his team's season came to an abrupt end — and just one day after he possibly played his final game for the Warriors as he heads into free agency this summer.

«Considering it's April 17th, I don't think I have to pivot that quickly,» Thompson said. «When is free agency? July 1st? Yeah, I got some time. I got some time.»

Perhaps Thompson hasn't thought much about who he will be playing for next season, but his teammates Stephen Curry and Draymond Green have thought about what it would be like if Thompson wasn't to return.

Following their loss to the Sacramento Kings in the play-in tournament, Curry said he couldn't imagine not playing alongside Thompson, while Green said there isn't «any scenario where Klay leaves and that's the best decision for this team and organization.»

Warriors coach Steve Kerr simply declared they needed Thompson back.

«It means a lot,» Thompson said about his teammate's and coach's sentiments. «I mean, we've been through the highest of highs and lows. Whether it's losing a championship, winning a championship, missing the playoffs, we've been through everything together, so that does mean a lot. It makes me grateful to have the times I've had with them. Like, that was pretty historic stuff.»

Thompson's season one of Evolution. After a slow start to the regular season, Thompson was sent to the second unit one game ahead of the All-Star break. He then went on to put together what he categorized as his best basketball of the season through the final three months, earning his starting spot back.

Through all of that, Thompson