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.