Klay Thompson has expressed his openness to assuming a reduced role with the Golden State Warriors to continue his tenure with the team, stating "There's nothing wrong with that." Thompson, who will be 35 next year and has come off significant injuries including an ACL and Achilles tear, believes adjusting his role is key to contributing to the team's success. This sentiment has been echoed across multiple sources, highlighting his willingness to adapt as he gets older. Additionally, Draymond Green discussed the team's depth, crediting his suspension for inadvertently aiding the team by allowing for the emergence of Jonathan Kuminga as the team's "bona fide #2" offensive option. Green's suspension and the resulting adjustments have seemingly contributed to a shift in the Warriors' offensive dynamics, with Kuminga's rise and Thompson's evolving role reflecting broader changes within the team. Green also emphasized, "We need Klay," acknowledging Thompson's importance to the Warriors' aspirations.
Draymond thinks there was a silver-lining from his indefinite suspension. H/T @anthonyVslater https://t.co/47gqPgPNV9
Draymond Green referenced the Klay Thompson quote from The Ringer about embracing a lesser role as he gets older: “You see young guys taking these next steps, JK, BP. It’s a lot of growth and you got to be ok with that growth. I think Klay is growing into that…to see him…
Green also noted the emergence of the youth and how Thompson is adjusting to it:“He’s growing into that. That’s an interesting position to be in. To see him settling in, I think it’s big for this team. We need Klay. We need a very good Klay to allow us to make a run.”
Draymond on the Warriors depth: “Honestly getting suspended helped. Jonathan Kuminga has taken off. Bona fide No. 2 for this team… Our offense don’t look the same like it used to… Not that I wanted to get suspended or that it was good.” (via @anthonyVslater) https://t.co/Q3JHiWnxWr
Draymond Green asked how the Warriors have generated increased depth: “Honestly getting suspended helped. JK’s taken off. Bona fide #2 for this team…Our offense don’t look the same like it used to.” Did note: “Not that I wanted to get suspended or it was good.” https://t.co/iYYRjqh1gV
Warriors forward Draymond Green says his suspension — in a roundabout way — helped the team establish its depth. Allowed, he says, for the emergence of Jonathan Kuminga, whom he said is Golden State’s second offensive option: https://t.co/OJaFQ5P6it
Klay Thompson is open to returning to the Warriors in a smaller role https://t.co/Seus23DZ81
ICYMI. Klay Thompson Open To Reduced Role To Stay With Warriors. By @amathur25 https://t.co/ydUgr4PkvX
Klay is open to a different role to stay with the Dubs. 🤝🗣 https://t.co/hfnPfyUG0X
Klay Thompson says he’s open to a reduced role if it means staying with the Warriors, per @loganmmurdock “There’s nothing wrong with that. 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… https://t.co/kTgP2fJ3or