“Seems to be in a better frame of mind where he’s able to withstand a rough patch in a game or even a rough game and not get too emotional about it.”
A conversation with assistant coach Bruce Frasier during the All-Star break inspired him to embrace the realities of his age and legs after two major surgeries. All-time greats Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson changed their games later in their careers, too.
“I give Q a lot of credit,” Kerr said. “He talked to him about how as you get older you have to evolve, it’s what great players do. You have to figure out where you get better. As your body starts to go through the bumps and bruises of all those years you have to make up for it with our brain. What you can do to add another layer to your brain.”
The Warriors run small, but find defensive advantages through whatever length they can provide. At 6-foot-7, Thompson — typically a shooting guard — has been playing at the three for a good chunk of his total minutes with different defensive responsibilities than his pre-injury perimeter duties. On Thursday, Thompson had strong moments guarding the perimeter and superstar Kawhi Leonard while also able to strip center Mason Plumlee in the post.
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