Why Klay Thompsons Warriors departure left Baron Davis heartbroken NBC Sports Bay Area & California [Video]

Baron Davis was expecting a fairy tale ending to Klay Thompson’s legendary Warriors career.

But business happened, and Thompson left Golden State for the Dallas Mavericks in a sign-and-trade as part of the first six-team deal in NBA history.

As a key figure of the “We Believe” Warriors team that set a precedent for the Big Three, the retired two-time NBA All-Star was disappointed with the future Hall of Famers’ departure (h/t Scoop B Radio).

“That was heartbreaking because you always want to see those dudes stay together for what they accomplished,” Davis told Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson.

Because Thompson is a five-time All-Star guard who was a centerpiece for the Warriors since they selected him with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Davis wanted the ideal ending to the Splash Brother’s illustrious career alongside teammates Steph Curry and Draymond Green. 

After all, Golden State’s Big Threewas one of the most decorated and successful trios …