In his pre-injury prime, Klay Thompson was in the best handful of shooting-guards across the NBA. As one of the best shooters in the history of the game, and an elite perimeter defender on the other side of the ball, the Golden State Warriors‘ star was an incredibly valuable two-way asset.
Devastating torn ACL and achilles injuries in back-to-back years have disturbed Thompson’s place as a top three shooting-guard in the league. While his return should be classified as a success, particularly given his role in the Warriors’ incredible 2022 championship, younger talent appears to have surged past the 33-year-old.