Injured for more than two years now, Klay Thompson will return this season for the Warriors. In what state of form? The mystery continues. However, for this doctor, there are grounds for hope. Explanations.
With a Steph Curry on a cloud, a much more consistent Andrew Wiggins and a found Draymond Green, the Warriors hope to release a very interesting 2021/22 campaign. There are unknowns, especially regarding young James Wiseman and the two rookies, but fans can be confident. After all, Klay Thompson is back soon.
After a heavy injury to the ligaments of the knee, then the Achilles tendon more than a year later, the rear shooter can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Nothing is done yet, however, sincea return will not occur for a few months. Nevertheless, the hope is there.
Because this Friday, USA Today went to discuss with a doctor, history to know more about the future Klay. Can he return to his best level after two serious injuries? First and important element of the answer, the fact that the Achilles tendon took place after the ligaments of the knee according to Dr. Jonathan Kapla.
It would be harder for a player to come back from a ruptured Achilles tendon first, then a ruptured ligaments afterwards, which is the opposite of Klay. The Achilles is the most complicated injury to come back from, it takes more rehabilitation and can be delayed due to a knee injury. Since Klay ruptured his tendon last, it gives him more time.
Clearly, having hit the knee first can be seen as good news for Klay. Unfortunately, the remaining sequelae are still unknown. As this doctor specifies, we will have to wait for his return to obtain answers:
I’m pretty optimistic that he will be able to come back and play at a high level once again. But its ability to be as precise as before? Only time will tell.
For Klay Thompson, therefore, there are doubts about his ability to return to his best level. He can always bring to the Warriors, but can he become one of the best shooters in the league again? We will have the start of an answer in a few months.
