Klay Thompson didn’t let his midseason move to the bench become a distraction, and now his versatility is a tool.
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson walks across the court after missing a shot attempt to tie the game during the final seconds of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Minneapolis. MIAMI — Klay Thompson could have pouted when the Warriors removed him from the starting lineup. He could’ve taken it on himself to jack more shots in an effort to prove himself worthy. He could’ve checked out mentally.
Coming off the bench or starting, Thompson has been a reliable tertiary scorer for Golden State. He’s no longer prone to absolute bonanza scoring nights, but is still capable of giving the Warriors 30 on a given night. He still scares defenses into scrambling to him off the catch. He’s still a frequent option for Kerr in out-of-timeout set plays.
Thompson still played starter-level minutes and closed most tight games. Podziemski — along with Draymond Green playing center almost exclusively — set Golden State’s rotation into place. It was a win-win.
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