Based on his performance in Thursday's 140-137 win over the Utah Jazz, Klay Thompson didn't seem bothered about coming off the bench for the first time in 12 years.
The Golden State Warriors guard scored a season-high 35 points and told reporters after the game he "embraced" the change in role, citing how Manu Ginobili's role with the San Antonio Spurs evolved in the later years of his career.
"I thought about [former Spurs great] Manu Ginobli, that guy has four rings and gold medal, and he came off the bench his whole career, and I don't think anyone looks down on his Hall of Fame candidacy," Thompson said.