Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson failed to make it on any of the All-NBA teams, which means he won't be eligible for a supermax contract this summer:
While Klay Thompson is now *only* eligible for a five-year, $191 million max this summer as a free agent, it leaves open the possibility that Draymond Green can qualify for it by making All-NBA or winning DPOY in 2020. Teams can only have two supermax players signed at one time.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) May 23, 2019
If Thompson made at least the All-NBA Third Team, he would've been eligible for a five-year, $221 million supermax extension from the Warriors. However, Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker beat Thompson and Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal for the final guard spot.
Thompson averaged 21.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists this season while shooting at a 46.7 percent clip, including 40.2 percent from beyond the arc.
Thompson is set to become a free agent after the Warriors' playoff run, and he'll be highly sought-after if he has a wandering eye. The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the teams expected to go hard in their pursuit of his services this July.
But Klay has made it clear on multiple occasions that he wants to remain a Warrior for life. He has helped this team build a dynasty and is once again primed to win another title, as Golden State is in the NBA Finals for the fifth straight year.
The Warriors will do everything to keep Thompson and will almost certainly present him with that five-year, $191 million max offer, especially since All-Star forward Kevin Durant might leave the team after this season. It would be wise for them to do so, as Thompson, Stephen Curry, and Draymond Green are the key pieces to their success.
If Golden State doesn't offer the max, though, perhaps Klay Thompson looks around.
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