Klay Thompson’s first visit to the Chase Center as a Dallas Maverick was an emotional night for the Golden State Warriors and their supporters. The Warriors organization honored their former star from the time he arrived, with hundreds of team personnel gathered to greet him back in the visiting locker room.

The tribute continued with a touching pregame video celebrating Thompson’s 13 iconic years with Golden State. When his name was called as part of the Mavericks’ starting lineup, fans rose to their feet, saluting their captain’s hat in homage to the Bay Area’s beloved, boat-sailing Splash Brother.

On the court, the atmosphere was electric as Thompson and Steph Curry set the tone immediately by matching up from the opening tip. The two exchanged buckets and not-so-subtle jabs at each other throughout the night, showcasing the competitive fire that defined their dynastic run.

Thompson finished the game with a vintage 22-point performance, which included six three-pointers. However, Curry had the last laugh, taking over in the final moments scoring the Warriors’ final 12 points to cap off his 37-point night and secure the 120-117 victory.

Although the Warriors handed him the defeat this time around, Thompson expressed gratitude for the fans and the organization, looking ahead to their next face-off on February 12th in Dallas, where he’ll have another shot against his former team.