If the role of Chris Paul To Golden State will not be defined before the “training camp”, it is however obvious that his sense of the pass and his creative genius will do wonders alongside shooters of the caliber of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
A Klay Thompson who, at the microphone of Paul George in the latter’s weekly podcast, could only be charmed and downright ” lucky » to the idea of evolving with « one of the best basketball players in history, present in the Top [76] of the best players “.
“ He made every franchise he played for better », first recalls the back of the Warriors. ” Then, as a shooter, I’m delighted. I know Chris gon’ put me the ball right there in the right place [il mime]. He’s going to serve me beautifully and I’m going to get a few more open shots every night. »
” He will do whatever it takes to win. »
Beyond being thrilled by the creative talents of Chris Paul, Klay Thompson also says he is seduced by the mentality of the future Hall of Famer, whom he considers a ” winner “.
” I played against him so many times and each time you could see how competitive he is. He will do whatever it takes to win and that’s exactly what we want here “Sums up the four-time NBA champion, who has regularly eliminated the 38-year-old point guard with Golden State.
Words that are reminiscent of those made by the same Klay Thompson, upon the announcement of the transfer of Chris Paul to the Warriors.
” I think he will bring us a calming presence and the leadership that we need. […] For me, it will be a smooth transition if I play with such a passer and playmaker. I’m just very happy “, he said then, at the end of June.
Just with his ability to take care of the ball, Chris Paul represents an added value for Golden State and, despite the doubts of DeMarcus Cousins or the need to put egos aside, we imagine that Steve Kerr is already thinking about the right formula to make all these beautiful people live together at the Warriors…
| 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.
