Klay Thompson has enjoyed a strong start to his life with the Dallas Mavericks. The four-time Golden State Warriors champion chose to join the Western Conference champions at the start of free agency.

This collection of the Warriors wishing Klay back home went viral on the Warriors on NBCS X account, accumulating nearly 300,000 views and 10,000 likes within two hours. Warriors fans have been waiting for Klay's return to Chase Center since he left in free agency, so expect both sides to show out in Tuesday's NBA Cup matchup.

Klay Thompson exited the team bus then beamed as he strolled back into Chase Center, greeted by some 400 cheering Warriors employees showing their love and appreciation for the former Golden State star and lined up lined up along his path to the Dallas locker room.

As the fans wore captain's hats to honor Captain Klay, the stadium was electric in the lead-up to tip-off, where a special tribute video was dropped. One of the co-stars of an elite team in the history of basketball,

Thompson won four championships with Golden State during his 13 seasons spent next to Steph Curry and the Warriors.

Steph Curry spoiled the emotional return of his former “Splash Brother” Klay Thompson to Chase Center on Tuesday as the Golden State Warriors rallied late to beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-117.

Klay Thompson's return to the Bay turned into an instant classic, with Steph Curry leading a rally to earn a 120-117 Warriors victory over the Mavericks.

Colin Cowherd breaks down Klay Thompson’s return to Golden State against the Warriors with the Mavericks, discussing his journey and what’s next for the star.

Thompson, who won four rings alongside Steph Curry and Draymond Green, returns to the Golden State on Tuesday.

Klay Thompson "ghosted" former Splash Brother Stephen Curry ahead of his first game back against the Golden State Warriors. In the newest episode of