With a full offseason to prepare, Klay Thompson could play at a very high level pour the Warriors, in attack obviously, with a found address, but also in defense. But all the experts are not of this opinion, the proof, the Splash Bro was humiliated by a major American media.
By his simple presence on the floor, Klay Thompson completely changed the face of the Warriors when he returned from the infirmary. Absent for two seasons following two serious consecutive injuries, including a ruptured Achilles tendon, the most serious for top athletes, the rear contributed greatly to the new title of Golden State.
It’s no coincidence that Steve Kerr’s men went from failing to qualify twice while he was out, to winning a title in the months following his return to competition. And he should be even more impressive when he resumes, since he could take advantage of this full offseason. He is already starting to talk about him with his craziness in training.
Klay Thompson “average player” according to experts!
But obviously all observers are not convinced by a return to the forefront of Klay Thompson… Indeed, the NBA specialists of the reference site Bleacher Report have decided to rank all Warriors players in order of importance, and No. 11 only points to 5th place, with a description that is not necessarily flattering.
It is possible that Klay Thompson made this 5th place too low at the start of the season, it is true, but he was not necessarily able to get up to his standards on his return. He shot 43% shooting, and 38.5% from behind the arc, his career-worst mark. The question is, was it just rust after two years in the infirmary, or is it a natural decline related to his 32 years?
According to Bleacher Report, Klay Thompson would only be the 5th most important Warrior in the workforce, which places him in the category of “average players”… He is behind Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, the three All-Stars, but also behind the young Jordan Poole! And it is perhaps this element which is the most humiliating for the rear, which finds itself overtaken by its replacement in the eyes of some.
Yes, the young Warriors nugget was important in the playoffs, but does she bring as much as the second Splash Brother? Because if Klay Thompson no longer has this grain of madness, if he was relatively clumsy compared to his standards, which is more than normal after two seasons of absence, he remains a solid defender, which is not not yet the old one from Michigan. And even if he is no longer at his best, to call him an “average player” is humiliating for this future Hall of Famer.
On his return, Klay Thompson was not necessarily the most skilful, it must be recognized… But his simple threat behind the arc freed up many spaces for his teammates, which also explains the magnificent epic in the playoffs. At 32, it’s hard to call him an “average player”.
