Stephen Curry addresses harsh reality of Klay Thompson leaving Warriors

The news of Klay Thompson’s departure from the Golden State Warriors hasn’t fully sunk in yet for a handful of people — Steph Curry included.

Curry was among the NBA stars present for Team USA basketball’s training camp in Las Vegas, Nev. in preparation for the the 2024 Paris Olympics.

While in Las Vegas, Curry and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr sat down for an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews. Curry was asked to share his thoughts on Thompson leaving the team for the Dallas Mavericks.

The two-time NBA MVP expressed his regret about the duo splitting apart. A somber Curry also acknowledged that the move eventually became necessary for Thompson, who Curry seemed to imply had slowly lost his enjoyment of the sport.

“We would have loved to maintain the core and finish out together,” said Curry. “But we obviously understand the league and things change. Having Klay head on to Dallas, it’s tough. It’s something I never imagined would be a reality, but you want him to be happy. You want him to be able to enjoy the game of basketball.”