It’s a moment that will live in Golden State Warriors folklore for years— Klay Thompson hobbling back onto the floor to shoot free throws in Oracle Arena after suffering an apparent leg injury in game six of the 2019 NBA finals. It has been 181 days since that moment, and a lot has changed in that time.
Thompson’s leg injury from the Finals turned out to be a torn ACL that’s sidelined him for a majority of the 2019-20 season. While on the mend, the All-Star shooting specialist has signed a new contract, taken a stab at sideline reporting, but without him on the floor, Golden State has turned from contenders to cellar dwellers.
While much has changed in Golden State, one thing remains the same— Thompson can still shoot. The eight-year veteran was spotted getting up some shots up before the Warriors tipped off their home game against the New York Knicks, and didn’t disappoint. Thompson reminded everyone why he’s one of the best shooters in NBA history.
Thompson is still a long way away from returning to the court, but seeing him splash a half-court shot is a positive sign. Warriors fans are still getting used to watching the Dubs without the Splash Brothers, but seeing Thompson launch a long-range bucket brings a sense of normalcy back to Bay Area basketball.
