Klay Thompson unfollows Warriors on social media as free agency approaches

Klay Thompson is set to be a free agent this offseason. He could still return to the Golden State Warriors, with whom he's played all of his 13 NBA seasons. However, the team wants to bring him back at a lesser number than the $38 million annual salary he averaged with the five-year contract that just expired.

The four-time NBA champion may have indicated how he sees his basketball future by unfollowing the Warriors on Instagram and scrubbing virtually all photos and references to the team from his account. Observant fans noticed the change, which was subsequently reported by SFGate's Gabe Lehman.

Thompson, 34, reportedly turned down a two-year, $48 million extension last year, which surely demonstrates that he's not keen on taking a nearly 50% pay cut. Perhaps he wants a longer contract, as well.

Athletes unfollowing their teams on social media, especially amid contract disputes, is nothing new nor is it an indication that a player intends to go elsewhere. The most recent example is Brandon Aiyuk unfollowing the San Francisco 49ers in April as he attempts to work out a new contract with the team. But doing so likely hints at some frustration or is a passive-aggressive attempt at making a statement.

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