We know that you love the news about Klay Thompson, even more when it is good. On the way back, the Splash Bro continues his rehabilitation and will now make a stint with the Santa Cruz Warriors while Stephen Curry and Cie are on a road trip.
Traveling to Los Angeles yesterday and set to face the Suns this Tuesday in Phoenix, the Warriors are currently on the road. Suddenly, difficult for Klay Thompson to train with his friends and thus continue his rise in power for his long-awaited return. So as not to cut him off, the Dubs have chosen to send their sniper to the G League team affiliated with the Warriors, with which he can carry out training sessions. The news was announced by The Athletic. As a reminder, since mid-November, Klay has been allowed to play in five-on-five, which still represents a very important step in long-term rehabilitation. Of course, now it takes him a little while to really regain a match-like physical condition, especially in terms of endurance. Coach Steve Kerr has said it several times that Thompson won’t be able to play 40 minutes at an All-Star level right away on both sides of the pitch. We obviously hope that one day he will regain the level he was before his big physical problems, but today, the most important thing is to allow him to return in the best possible conditions. And if it’s before Christmas, it’s even better.
Another step in Klay Thompson’s return process: The Golden State Warriors assigned Thompson to G League Santa Cruz for increased practice reps, sources tell me and @anthonyVslater.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 28, 2021
Klay Thompson will not land on his own at the Santa Cruz Warriors. Indeed, he will be accompanied by James Wiseman, also in rehabilitation following his meniscus tear last season. Well, we must admit, his return to him is a bit less expected but that’s not why he is not important. Unlike Klay, Wiseman is not yet allowed to do five-on-five and train without restriction. However, the goal is the same for the young second-year pivot: to advance to the G League to continue to ramp up for a comeback.
“Klay will participate in scrimmages, Wiseman will continue his work. I don’t believe Wiseman can do scrimmage yet. On the other hand, Klay will be doing a five-on-five. “
– Coaches Steve Kerr, go ESPN
So much for the little update 100% Warriors. Nothing crazy crazy, but let’s remember that the rehabilitation of Klay Thompson continues to go well while Golden State continues to chain the victories, all this before the XXL clash against the Suns on Tuesday.
Source texte : The Athletic, ESPN
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