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Jan 9, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) gets a congratulatory handshake from teammate Stephen Curry (30) after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 9, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) gets a congratulatory handshake from teammate Stephen Curry (30) after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
The Golden State Warriors have done it! They have proved why everyone terms their last 8 years or so as the Warriors dynasty. Just in 2020, the Warriors hit rock bottom. And 2 years later in 2022, they are back on the top of the hill. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green have won their 4th title in 8 years and 6 NBA finals appearances and their surge back to the top has been immensely inspirational.
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Thompson said, ?Well, I had to have my big bro talk me up legit a few times. I couldn?t drive, I couldn?t do nothing. I was immobilized. I’m such an athletic person. I love to be mobile and he was just telling me patience, patience. It’s gonna all pay off. Shout to Seth as well, my little bro, Trace.
I mean there were some dark days, there were tears shed on the bench. Steph talking to me, talking me right and even Dray you know those guys, Andre. I’m just thankful to be here man, it’s crazy I can’t even believe it?, Klay said.
He finished it with proof of how much over the moon he was, ?I knew it was a possibility, but to see it in real time? Holy cannoli. This is crazy.?
Fans celebrate the Warriors’ win with Klay Thompson
Stephen Curry was absolutely on fire in game 6. He scored 34 points and guided them to victory. Klay, apart from feeling lucky enough to be on that stage, was clearly also in awe of his magnificent Finals MVP-worthy performance. He was elated after being through struggles and winning the NBA title again. And safe to say so were the fans.
"I knew it was a possibility, but to see it in real time? Holy cannoli. This is crazy." -Klay Thompson
HE'S THE BEST. Congrats to GSW
— Wildes (@kevinwildes) June 17, 2022
Here’s the difference. JT just didn’t want it that bad. He was just happy to be there
— nbagirl (@nbagirltime) June 17, 2022
Klay Klay Klay
They have never won without him— Jonathan K.R. (@yuvsegev) June 17, 2022
Warriors really gonna be drinking champagne while listening to Champagnepapi, lol 🤣🤣😭😭😭
— Thukz (@TK_Gumes) June 17, 2022
My favorite guy in the league.
— the.ravishing (@__ravishing__) June 17, 2022
Agreed haha
— Don Shadden (@donshadden) June 17, 2022
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In 2019, the Warriors played their 5th NBA finals in a row. Unfortunately, they saw two of their star men fall to injuries during the last phase of the NBA playoffs. After Kevin Durant sustained an injury and was then traded out of the Warriors, they had to wait for Klay?s return as well.
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His knee injury in 2019 was followed by an Achilles injury which kept him out for two whole seasons. Those two seasons really showed his importance to the team. They finished 2020 at 15th seed and failed to qualify for the playoffs in 2021. So to be back on top really meant a lot for the whole roster as it did for Klay himself.
