But Thompson says he’s open to a reduced role if it means staying with the only franchise he’s suited up for. “Yeah, there’s nothing wrong with that,” he tells me. “I’ll be 35 next year. At 35, coming off the ACL and an Achilles [tear] and still have the ability to be a really good player. Maybe not the guy who scored 60 in three quarters and scored an NBA record 37 points in a quarter, but still a great threat out there. I’ve modeled my game after Reggie [Miller] and Ray [Allen], and those guys were incredibly effective until their late 30s. So I plan on kind of following that mold.”
Source: The Ringer
Source: The Ringer
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Klay Thompson is open to returning to the Warriors in a smaller role
nbcsports.com/nba/news/klay-… – 9:55 PM
Klay Thompson is open to returning to the Warriors in a smaller role
nbcsports.com/nba/news/klay-… – 9:55 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Atkinson goes to the BP-Lester-Klay-JK-Dario lineup to open Q2 and the Jazz suddenly find offense: 11 points in 3-plus minutes
Timeout Warriors with 39-37 lead, 8:41 left in Q2 – 9:48 PM
Atkinson goes to the BP-Lester-Klay-JK-Dario lineup to open Q2 and the Jazz suddenly find offense: 11 points in 3-plus minutes
Timeout Warriors with 39-37 lead, 8:41 left in Q2 – 9:48 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
2/12 Starting Lineups:
WARRIORS
F Andrew Wiggins
F Jonathan Kuminga
C Draymond Green
G Klay Thompson
G Stephen Curry
JAZZ
F Lauri Markkanen
F John Collins
C Walker Kessler
G Collin Sexton
G Keyonte George – 8:34 PM
2/12 Starting Lineups:
WARRIORS
F Andrew Wiggins
F Jonathan Kuminga
C Draymond Green
G Klay Thompson
G Stephen Curry
JAZZ
F Lauri Markkanen
F John Collins
C Walker Kessler
G Collin Sexton
G Keyonte George – 8:34 PM
Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
Interesting Klay quote from @loganmmurdock’s story. pic.twitter.com/cLKsydrwOw – 1:13 PM
Interesting Klay quote from @loganmmurdock’s story. pic.twitter.com/cLKsydrwOw – 1:13 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Man, Klay couldn’t even get enough separation tonight to take the bad midrangers people used to get upset at him for. – 2:17 AM
Man, Klay couldn’t even get enough separation tonight to take the bad midrangers people used to get upset at him for. – 2:17 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Warriors are making run with four backups and Klay Thompson. #Suns – 10:34 PM
#Warriors are making run with four backups and Klay Thompson. #Suns – 10:34 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Nurkic – Draymond Round 2. Klay tech for interesting ball knock – 8:53 PM
Nurkic – Draymond Round 2. Klay tech for interesting ball knock – 8:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson pregame. #Suns #DubNation pic.twitter.com/DmqkrzITDQ – 7:55 PM
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson pregame. #Suns #DubNation pic.twitter.com/DmqkrzITDQ – 7:55 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Klay gets a special gift from a fan 🥹
(via @NBCSWarriors)
pic.twitter.com/LxgEWyUdiN – 7:46 PM
Klay gets a special gift from a fan 🥹
(via @NBCSWarriors)
pic.twitter.com/LxgEWyUdiN – 7:46 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors starters tonight vs Suns
Steph Curry
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Jonathan Kuminga
Draymond Green – 7:45 PM
Warriors starters tonight vs Suns
Steph Curry
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Jonathan Kuminga
Draymond Green – 7:45 PM
More on this storyline
Klay Thompson was gifted a painting of his dog Rocco by a fan 🙌 (via @NBCSWarriors ) -via Twitter / February 11, 2024
Anthony Slater: Klay Thompson is out tonight in Indianapolis. Late addition to injury report. Illness. Brandin Podziemski will start in his place, per Kerr. -via Twitter @anthonyVslater / February 8, 2024
Anthony Slater: Klay Thompson on the deadline rumors: “I don’t partake in NBA discourse.” -On his desire to be with the Warriors long term: “That is correct. Good assessment.” -On his belief in this team: “I see Steph Curry. I see Draymond. I go home and check our playoff record.” pic.twitter.com/tMe2IH5MCy -via Twitter @anthonyVslater / February 7, 2024
