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What Klay Thompson’s dog Rocco meant to Warriors fans everywhere

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I know there’s been a ton of pieces on the passing on Klay Thompson’s dog Rocco. I feel like I need to personally pay respects as I’ve been graced by the love from Rocco myself.

There’s something profoundly heartbreaking about watching a warrior say goodbye to his most faithful companion. When Klay posted that Instagram tribute to his beloved English bulldog Rocco on Friday, it felt like more than just a pet obituary—it was the end of an era that spanned championships, injuries, and the kind of unconditional loyalty that only a dog can provide.

“I’m gonna miss Rocco a lot, 13 glorious years with my boy,” Thompson wrote, his words carrying the weight of someone who understood that some bonds transcend basketball.