Warriors owner Joe Lacob recently opened up about the difficulty in processing Klay Thompson's departure from Golden State on "Hoops Adjacent" podcast. Lacob expressed his desire for Thompson to retire as a Warrior and shared his disappointment in the inability to keep the Big Three together. Despite playing a role in contract negotiation struggles that led to Thompson's exit, Lacob maintains a close relationship with the star player. The Warriors are now faced with a new reality and a revamped roster as they move forward without Thompson. Lacob acknowledges that change is inevitable but remains hopeful for the team's future success. Thompson's departure marks the end of an era for Golden State, but the organization looks ahead to new opportunities and challenges in pursuit of another NBA championship.