 in 10. NBA news, the Splash Brothers era officially came to an end on Monday. After 11 seasons and four championships for the Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson is leaving the Bay Area and joining the Dallas Mavericks. Thompson reportedly agreed to a three-year deal worth $50 million. LeBron James was reportedly willing to take a pay cut in the event the Lakers landed Thompson. James even spoke to Thompson at the start of free agency, but the 34-year-old chose the Mavs instead.