Klay Thompson's free agency has not been a reason of much worry for the Golden State Warriors throughout the season, but as the summer draws closer, it could be the little things that make or break his conviction to stay.

According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Thompson, much like Draymond Green, are not expected to take anything less than the whole bag for their services — as the two previously took less than the full amount they could make to facilitate the signing of free agents.

“Klay Thompson was always seen as a sure thing to stay, but there’s a very real temperature-taking process happening behind the scenes right now. And if feelings get hurt along the way, if Thompson decides that all those years of service weren’t respected by owner Joe Lacob in the kind of way that he believes he deserves, then the Warriors could be promoting Steph Curry as their Splash Single Child in the new building. Draymond Green is due for an extension this summer, and his decision to send that Klutch Sports flare up in the air back in February was as clear a warning as you’ll find that – with his possible free agency coming in 2020 – he’s coming for the best deal his market can bear too.”

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This can all be solved if owner Joe Lacob decides to eat whatever luxury tax comes his way and reward Thompson with the near-$190-million deal that he could muster over the next five years. There would be little risk involved as well — given that Thompson has been an ironman during his entire career, and his prominent skills wouldn't be endangered with age, like many athletic shooting guards' would.

“As for Thompson, his emotional state will no longer be in question if the Warriors offer the full five-year, $189.7 million max contract that he so desires at the very start of free agency. Anything less, a source with knowledge of his situation says, and the Warriors run the risk of inspiring him to test other waters.”

If Lacob offers him less than the max in order to save tax dollars, it's likely Thompson will open his free agency to other suitors, seeking out the best deal the market can offer — even if it means making less from the start.