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.

Klay Thompson will return to the Bay Area to face his former team for the first time since leaving Golden State to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract

Klay Thompson's return to the Bay Area on Tuesday night included Warriors fans in boat captain's hats, a tribute video and a swipe of former teammate Stephen Curry's shoulder shimmy. Said Thompson: "It was surreal and a night I'll never forget.

Klay Thompson broke out Steph Curry's shimmy celebration after knocking down a 3-pointer against his former team.

Stephen Curry spoiled Klay Thompson's return to San Francisco with a game-high 37 points, including 12 straight during a late flurry that lifted the Golden State Warriors to a 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA Cup opener on Tuesday night.

Steph Curry scores 37 points to guide the Golden State Warriors to victory - and spoil Klay Thompson's return with the Dallas Mavericks.