Rocco, former Warriors guard Klay Thompson’s beloved English bulldog, dies

Rocco, former Warriors guard Klay Thompsons English bulldog, has died at 13 years old.

Thompsons father Mychal, a radio host in Los Angeles, broke the news during the Wednesday broadcast of the ESPN Los Angeles radio show Mason and Ireland.Related ArticlesWarriors Brandin Podziemski undergoes surgery on shooting wristCalifornia Classic set for Warriors Chase Center ahead of Vegas Summer LeagueWarriors Curry makes All-NBA for 11th time; SGA, Jokic and Giannis named to first teamWarriors Moses Moody undergoes surgery on shooting handWarriors all-time great Draymond Green adds another honor to his resumeAs Mase and Ireland always say, when someone dear has departed, Hail fellow, well met, Mychal Thompson said.

We had to put Rocco, Klays dog, down over the weekend.Mychal Thompson later added, We were all sad, but Rocco had a great, long life.According to the website PetMD.com, the average lifespan for English Bulldogs is 8 to 10 years.Throughout his 13-year run with the Warriors, Klay Thompson often referred to his pet as his son.Thompson was not the only person enamored with Rocco.

The canine had his own dedicated Instagram account.

It was created in 2015 and was active until 2023, amassing around 61,500 followers on the social media platform.The bulldog was featured in a 2019 advertisement for BMW, where Thompson searched for the perfect dog park for Rocco.Thompson played for Golden State from 2011 until 2024, making five All-Star teams and becoming one-half of the Splash Brothers duo with Steph Curry.

He was an integral part of a dynastic run that saw the Warriors win four NBA championships and make two additional Finals appearances.

Thompson signed with Dallas during the 2024 offseason..

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