Klay Thompson returned to the Bay Area on Tuesday night for the first time since leaving the Golden State Warriors.

Thompson and the Mavericks arrived at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Tuesday for their NBA Cup opener, and Thompson quickly received a huge reception from fans both inside the arena and from those waiting outside when he arrived.

The game was dubbed “Salute Captain Klay” night and fans received a white captain hat with a Warriors logo on it in honor of Thompson, who used to take a boat to games when he played for the Warriors. The team also played a tribute video before the game and gave Thompson a huge ovation on the field.

Thompson signed a three-year, $50 million deal with the Mavericks last offseason. This officially ended his incredible run with the Warriors, which produced four championships in eight seasons. The Warriors selected Thompson with the No. 11 overall pick in 2011 out of Washington State, and he quickly became both a fan favorite in the Bay Area and a crucial part of the Warriors dynasty alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green when other pieces came and went.

Although he said he still cherishes the run he made with Golden State to start his career in the league, Thompson is simply focused on putting it behind him for now.

Thompson averaged 17.9 points per game last season with Golden State, which was his worst performance in more than a decade. He also shot worse than 40% from behind the arc for the second time in his career. Thompson left the Warriors ranked sixth in total points scored in team history, fourth in games played and second behind Stephen Curry in three-pointers made. He also holds the NBA record with 14 made three-pointers in a single game, which he set with the Warriors in 2018.

The 34-year-old entered Tuesday’s game averaging 13.8 points and 3.7 rebounds, with 2.9 made 3-pointers per game so far this season in Dallas. The Mavericks entered Tuesday at 5-5.

While players don’t always get a warm reception on their first few trips back to their old arenas, Thompson is clearly still in a good place with the Warriors’ fanbase.