Days After Steve Kerr Admits Hating Chris Paul, Klay Thompson Finally Breaks Silence on Newest Warriors Teammate

After a season filled with controversies, the Golden State Warriors wanted to get back on track this off-season. Contrary to their expectations, their recent move for the veteran Chris Paul has sparked even more. With President-General Manager Bob Myers stepping down, according to many, the Warriors have dug themselves into a hole with this trade.

Recently, the head coach Steve Kerr admitted his team once hated the former Houston Rockets guard. The Warriors guard Klay Thompson has also joined the bandwagon but with a different tone.

Klay had high praises for the veteran Chris Paul

While discussing the potential impact of Chris Paul, the four-time NBA Champion hailed him as “a winner“. In the recent ‘Podcast P with Paul George’ episode, Klay said, “I mean, we are lucky,” while talking about CP3’s legacy. Thompson could not visibility hold back his excitement as he added, “He is one of the greatest players ever”.

Chris Paul’s style differs a lot from the way the Warriors play. So, there are undoubtedly questions about whether the latest NBA Top 75 recruit can adjust to his new team. Talking about it, Klay puts an end to all those uncertainties, stating, “He has elevated every franchise he ran the point for“.

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The ball rotation and finding the proper spots to shoot the ball are two of the major aspect of the Warriors’ gameplay. The Splash Brother later emphasized how CP may upgrade that. He said, “He’s gonna set me up nice, Imma get a couple extra easy buckets every night,” further providing insights into how Chris can help run the play better.

Would this trade provide stability at all?

One of the key areas of concern for the Warriors last season was their inability to find a proper starting five. Despite the arrival of Chris Paul, it still looks unlikely to change. To acquire the 38 years old from the Washington Wizards, they part ways with a handful of their youngsters, notably Jordan Poole.

Controversies around Poole and Draymond Green partly fueled this trade. The Warriors eventually tied down Green with a long-term deal and shipped Poole to bring in CP. But the question still remains. What would be the starting five?

With a rising star gone, if the Warriors decide to start with three guards, that may backfire as it did last season. If they bench Chris, the sacrifices made to sign him may go in vain. The doubts are also there over the fitness level of Chris Paul as age is significantly catching up to him.

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Amidst the chaos, Klay Thompson focuses on the positives. The Golden State Warriors have always made the brightest comebacks in their darkest times. So, on paper, no matter what the deal looks like, Klay has reasons to be optimistic about the prospect of Chris Paul guiding the team to glory.