The newly-acquired Mavericks guard didn't want Stephen Curry's help to get paid by the Warriors.
While the Mavericks ultimately landed the four-time NBA Champion on a three-year, $50 million deal, that wasn't without competition. The, Thompson told Warriors superstar Stephen Curry not to use his influence and pull within the organization to earn his desired contract, as he'd wanted the team to do it within their own power.
The Warriors obviously didn't pursue Thompson with the financials or effort he would've liked, which led to him moving on during free agency. The Philadelphia 76ers were a team linked to Thompson given their cap space, but Paul George signed with them, leaving the star guard's choice to the Mavericks and Lakers.
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