NBA players celebrate Klay Thompson's return after more than two years

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We missed some of the highlights while Klay was out.

Klay Thompson is making his return to the court for the first time since 2019. (1:45)

Klay Thompson has been away from the game for the last two years, and his social media has been a place for fans to follow him. Thompson has given fans an inside look at how he's spent his time away from the NBA, as well as giving updates on his recovery from a tornACL.

Thompson announced his return on the social media site on Saturday. Thompson shared a clip from "Space Jam" and captioned it, "How I'm pulling up to chase Center tomorrow."

I am so excited to see all the craziness! "Let's get it," Thompson wrote.

Thompson shared a message from the team's account, in which he had four words for fans.

I'm back.

Several of Thompson's teammates took to social media to celebrate the return of the Splash Brother. Stephen Curry changed his profile picture to a photo of Thompson.

Klay Day pic.
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Stephen Curry is on January 9, 2022.

Draymond Green was so determined to honor Thompson that he was on the court for the opening tipoff despite being out with an injury.

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Draymond Green is on January 9, 2022.

Thompson's teammates were excited for him to come back. Several players from around the league took to social media to welcome the Warriors guard back to the court.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shared his excitement through an acronym, while Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Patrick Beverley and Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell kept their messages simple.


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January 9, 2022.

KlayThompson, welcome back brother!
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January 9, 2022.

Klay missed the game. Happy to have you back!
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January 10, 2022.

The Game has been missed by KlayThompson.
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January 9, 2022.

KlayThompson, welcome back!
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January 10, 2022, is the date of the next presidential election.

Wade was excited for Thompson's return.

Good morning! Klay Day is today! KlayThompson, welcome back.
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January 9, 2022.

The Warriors teammates showed up to the arena wearing Klay jerseys for the occasion.

Warriors teammates showed up to the arena in Klay jerseys.
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