Curry doesn't forget his Splash Brother: "I wish Klay Thompson were with us"

Stephen Curry has spoken about Klay Thompson's new adventure with the Miami Heat and acknowledged that he would have liked to continue sharing the locker room with his former teammate on the Golden State Warriors. However, the star of the San Francisco franchise also expressed happiness for an opportunity that he considers important for the shooter's sporting future.

Thompson left Golden State in 2024 to join the Dallas Mavericks, marking the end of a historic era alongside Curry. The two formed the Splash Brothers, one of the most influential backcourt duos in the NBA, and won four championships with the Warriors. Now, at 36 years old, the shooting guard faces a new chapter in Miami, where he will take on a complementary role alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo.

In an interview with Stephen A. Smith's show, Curry positively evaluated the destination chosen by his former teammate and considered that the Heat can offer him a competitive context in which he can feel important again.

“I am happy for him in Miami. I know he wants to be in a situation where he can have an impact and approach the season with the mindset of a team that aspires to win the championship. I think that is what they have there. He deserves a chance to play and help a winning team,” Curry explained.

Curry acknowledges that he would have liked to continue playing with Klay

Curry's satisfaction with Thompson's new destination does not hide a certain nostalgia. For over a decade, both were the offensive heart of a dynasty that transformed the NBA with their ability to score from the perimeter. The shooting guard's departure marked the end of a partnership that left four championships and numerous historic nights.

Thompson's journey in Golden State was also marked by his ability to overcome adversity. After suffering serious injuries that kept him off the court for several seasons, he returned to compete at the highest level and completed one of the franchise's most remarkable comeback stories.

His stint in Dallas, however, did not fully meet expectations. In the 2025-26 season, he played 69 games, although he was only a starter in eight, and averaged 11.7 points per game, his lowest scoring average. His arrival in Miami represents an opportunity to regain prominence within a project that aims to compete for the title.

Klay seeks to regain his best version in Miami

Joining the Heat puts Thompson in front of a different challenge. He will no longer have to bear the offensive burden that he carried for much of his career in Golden State, but he must still demonstrate that he can make a difference thanks to his outside shooting and experience on the grand stage.

Around Antetokounmpo, his ability to stretch the floor could become a particularly valuable resource. If he regains consistency from three-point range and finds continuity in the rotation, Miami could benefit from a player who fully understands the demands of competing for a championship.

Curry, for his part, will remain tied to the Warriors, while his former teammate will try to prove that he still has a lot of basketball to offer. His message combines nostalgia for an irreplaceable partnership with the satisfaction of seeing him take on a new opportunity.

Thompson definitively leaves his time in Golden State behind and seeks to write one last great chapter in Miami. And Curry, while acknowledging that he would prefer to have him by his side, hopes that his former teammate will enjoy basketball again and be able to compete for another ring.

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Curry no olvida a su Splash Brother: "Ojalá estuviera Klay Thompson con nosotrs"