In a recent feature story by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Kendra Andrews, details have emerged about Klay Thompson's departure from the Golden State Warriors and the attempts made to reconcile their strained relationship. Thompson, who eventually signed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, had previously engaged in a round of golf with Warriors owner Joe Lacob at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, six weeks before the signing.

Despite the contentious negotiations that had left Thompson feeling disrespected over the past year, the golf meeting reportedly did not touch upon contract details or any discussions about the team. Shelburne and Andrews revealed that Thompson's agent, Greg Lawrence of Wasserman Media Group, had proposed multiple contract offers to the Warriors in the weeks following the golf outing.

According to sources cited in the report, Thompson's representatives had presented at least four contract proposals to the team. However, throughout the season, the Warriors repeatedly requested Thompson and his camp to wait as they explored other deals to improve the team's roster, including pursuits of star players such as LeBron James, Mikal Bridges, Paul George, and Lauri Markkanen.

In a final attempt, Thompson's camp made a modest two-year offer of approximately $20 million per season to the Warriors. During these negotiations, it was also communicated that Thompson might be utilized in a non-starting role, a prospect that Thompson was reportedly "not thrilled" about but did not view as a dealbreaker.

The departure of Thompson, a vital component of the Warriors' successful championship runs in recent years, marks the end of an era for the team. With Thompson's move to the Dallas Mavericks, he will undoubtedly bring his skills and experience to a new chapter of his basketball career.

As fans and analysts reflect on this chapter in Warriors history, it remains to be seen how Thompson's departure will impact the team's future and what adjustments the Warriors organization will make in light of his absence on the court.