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Klay Thompson Mourns Loss of Beloved English Bulldog Rocco

The Mavericks guard paid tribute to Rocco’s 13 years with an emotional Instagram message that drew condolences from across the NBA community.

Klay Thompson plays with his dog Rocco at Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley on November 19, 2014. The former Golden State Warriors star is now mourning the loss of his longtime companion, who passed away over the weekend at age 13.
Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson plays with his dog, Rocco, at Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014.
Klay Thompson's dog, Rocco, died at the age of 13.
Klay Thompson plays with his dog Rocco at Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley on November 19, 2014. The former Golden State Warriors star is now mourning the loss of his longtime companion, who passed away over the weekend at age 13.

Overview

  • Mychal Thompson revealed on May 29 during ESPN LA’s Mason & Ireland show that Rocco was put down over the weekend at age 13.
  • Adopted in Klay’s 2011 rookie season, Rocco remained a constant companion through his dynastic run with the Warriors and into his first year with the Mavericks.
  • On May 30, Thompson posted photos on Instagram calling Rocco a “great dynasty dog” and expressing gratitude for “13 glorious years.”
  • The Warriors organization, former teammates including Matt Barnes and Sydel Curry, and fans flooded social media with tributes celebrating Rocco’s place in the NBA community.
  • Rocco’s dedicated Instagram account amassed over 61,000 followers, and his 13-year lifespan notably exceeded the 8–10-year average for English bulldogs.