This Thursday takes place “The Match”, a golf competition that pits two NBA stars against two NFL stars. To represent the NBA, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, who will try to justify their nickname of “Splash Brothers” on the greens. The opportunity for Klay Thompson to comment on the arrival of Chris Paul.
“Any time you have the opportunity to play with one of the best players of your generation, it’s an honor” recognizes the back of the Warriors. “It’s kind of weird because we’ve had so many battles in the past with Chris, and he’s led so many teams that almost eliminated us, or eliminated us in 2014.”
Klay Thompson sees nothing but positives, even though CP3 has just turned 38, and his fragility plays tricks on him every year. “I think he’s going to give us the calming presence and the leadership that we need. I know he and Steph have a long history together, since they are both from North Carolina. For me it will be a smooth transition if I play with such a passer and playmaker, I’m just very happy. »
What does Stephen Curry think, who could play more as a back with Chris Paul at his side?
” Business is crazy. We all know that. If you had asked us six months ago if this was something that could happen, the answer would probably have been no, given the situation we were in” recalls the MVP of the Finals 2022. “Then summer comes around and you try to find ways to improve and put yourself in a position to go for a new title. All the teams that CP has gone through are improving. This is what is most constant about him, what he is and what he brings to the team. We know that everyone is going to talk about their age… But it’s up to us to integrate all that and find a way for all the pieces to fit together. »
| Klay Thompson | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2011-12 | GOS | 66 | 24 | 44.3 | 41.4 | 86.8 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 12.5 |
| 2012-13 | GOS | 82 | 36 | 42.2 | 40.1 | 84.1 | 0.4 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 16.6 |
| 2013-14 | GOS | 81 | 35 | 44.4 | 41.7 | 79.5 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 18.4 |
| 2014-15 | GOS | 77 | 32 | 46.3 | 43.9 | 87.9 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 21.7 |
| 2015-16 | GOS | 80 | 33 | 47.0 | 42.5 | 87.3 | 0.4 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 22.1 |
| 2016-17 | GOS | 78 | 34 | 46.8 | 41.4 | 85.3 | 0.6 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 22.3 |
| 2017-18 | GOS | 73 | 34 | 48.8 | 44.0 | 83.7 | 0.4 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 20.0 |
| 2018-19 | GOS | 78 | 34 | 46.7 | 40.2 | 81.6 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 21.5 |
| 2021-22 | GOS | 32 | 29 | 42.9 | 38.5 | 90.2 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 20.4 |
| 2022-23 | GOS | 69 | 33 | 43.6 | 41.2 | 87.9 | 0.6 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 21.9 |
| Total | 716 | 33 | 45.5 | 41.6 | 85.2 | 0.5 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 19.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
