Klay Thompson’s final game of the 2019 NBA post season saw him almost single handedly willing his ball club back into the game on the brink of elimination of the NBA Finals. Unfortunately, in the midst of another legendary ‘Game 6 Klay’ performance the 3-time NBA Champ landed awkwardly on a dunk attempt late in the third quarter, tearing his ACL.

Thompson literally gave it all he had, and then he tried to give even more as he attempted to run back on defense after he sunk two free throws -- on a torn ACL -- before getting subbed out of the game by the Warriors coaching staff. Klay is the embodiment of a Warrior, going out on his shield in order to win the ultimate battle.

It’s no surprise that Warriors CEO Joe Lacob did not second guess himself prior to offering Klay Thompson a five-year, $190 million maximum contract in July.

Lacob was recently on NBC Sports Bay Area’s The Warriors Insider Podcast hosted by Monte Poole where he shared his thoughts on signing Klay.

"There was no doubt in my mind, whatsoever…I, and we, want Klay to be here for a long time. He's one of my favorite players in the world." "Personally, I think he's the greatest two-guard, I'm old school…To me, he's the greatest two-guard on the planet," Lacob said. "He's both ends. He's a two-way player. He's got great size and he's an incredible shooter and he plays hard.” "What more can you ask for than Klay Thompson? Why would you not want Klay Thompson?"

Thompson had surgery to repair the torn ACL in his knee in early July and seems to be recovering well and appears to be in good spirits as he has been seen out and about enjoying his summer.

There is no timetable set on his return to play however the two guard did mention that he doubts he will return before the 2020 All-Star game which is set to be played on February 16 in Chicago.

Golden State’s CEO has always had an adoration for his two-guard and has never been afraid to publicly show or share his appreciation for Thompson as can be seen by this clip of Lacob bowing to Klay in the tunnel after Klay went for a playoff record 11 made 3-pointers to bring his team back and win an elimination game 6 in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.