The regrets and reflections in Klay Thompson's Warriors exit - ESPN

Editor's note: This story was originally published on Dec. 18.

WHENEVER STEPHEN CURRY watches a Dallas Mavericks game, he says it's a «natural instinct» for his eyes to follow Klay Thompson around the court.

«Happened last night, actually,» he said.

Curry sat down with ESPN this week in the tunnel outside the Golden State Warriors' home locker room. Curry pointed out that it was the location where, back in 2022, Curry's oldest son, Canon, delivered his «Hello, Klay Thompson» line that became a viral video representing the Splash Brother connection.

«One of my favorite memories,» Curry said.

One night after scoring 48 points in Portland on Sunday, he was resting at home with Canon, who is now 7 years old and slightly more aware of the complexities of the NBA world.

They flipped on the Mavericks game against the Utah Jazz. Curry roared after Thompson hit two of his four 3s — «Shoot it, Klay!» he yelled — early in the fourth quarter, sparking Canon's curiosity.

«Hello Klay Thompson» — Canon Curry