A sold-out Chase Center crowd, all wearing white captain’s hats, erupted when the Warriors’ public address announcer declared Thompson back. They saluted their caps after a 45-second video montage played, ending with a “Thank You, Klay” message. Both the Warriors and Mavericks players and coaches craned their necks to watch the tribute.

The Warriors passed out white captain hats to all fans to celebrate Thompson, an original Splash Bro who drove his boat to games.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Klay Thompson's bottom lip quivered a bit as he stood on the Chase Center court and watched the tribute video the Golden State Warriors made to honor him as he returned to face his former franchise for the first time. Stephen Curry ...