The Golden State Warriors have played most of this season without household names Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson in the mix. Since suffering a torn ACL in his left knee injury in Game 6 of The 2019 Finals, Thompson was expected to be out until at least the All-Star break.
Thompson spoke with the media on Tuesday night during the Warriors' 124-97 loss to the Mavericks, explaining that his rehabilitation process is going well, but that a return this season remains unknown.
"It's going great," Thompson said during Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. "I mean, at least my suits are well tailored. And it's fun to watch these guys battle. Obviously, I wish I could be out there. It's been a long process. I haven't stopped working since the third day after Game 6 of the 2019 Finals. You might not see me a lot, but I'm working. I don't know what's going to come this season, I would love to get out there."
"I appreciate the Warrior fans showing up every night in Chase [Center], just a testament to the fan base we have. They know it's been a tough season, but they know the future's bright -- so it's actually nice to be here. I haven't seen you guys [media] in a long time. You're welcome for me being here today. I just kind of miss -- I know it's a tough part of the season. It's very rare for me not to be grinding through it with them, but I'm trying to make sure this type of injury never happens to me again, so I'll be very patient because I want to play at a high level 'til my late 30s."
"More than anything it just feels good to see him out there," Kerr said before Tuesday's game, per Friedell. "And for him to feel it, like he's actually closer. Even though he's still away from being out on the floor, he's so far along now compared to when this first started. So he's pretty far down the path, I think he's starting to feel that. The routine is changing now. He's on the court a lot more, and I'm asking him to be around our team a lot more. Both Steph [Curry] and Klay I've talked to about starting to be engaged and involved with the group. The new players need to get to know those guys and vice versa. And they give our young group some confidence just with their presence. So I think that's all part of the next step here for both Steph and Klay."
Source: https://www.nba.com/article/2020/01/15/klay-thompson-unsure-when-hell-return
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