Klay Thompson will make his 2021-2022 debut on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Golden State Warriors confirmed the news by announcing his return to action. Having sustained an ACL injury during the 2019 NBA finals, Thompson has missed a lot of games. Initially, his return to the Warriors was announced, but due to another Achilles tendon injury incurred during the offseason, he was forced to delay his return and had to undergo surgery, which was announced by the Warriors on November 25th, 2020.
In response to the news about Thompson’s comeback, several players expressed their excitement, including Stephen Curry, who welcomed Thompson via Twitter. It goes without saying that Klay is one of the most beloved players in the league.
Considering Thompson’s history with the Warriors, his return is highly anticipated, as it could mean a game-changer for the team.
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Warriors guard Stephen Curry looks forward to playing alongside Klay Thompson
In 2019, coach Steve Kerr announced Thompson would be out of the game for the entire season following the injury. Due to the absence of players like Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, along with Thompson’s injury, the Warriors didn’t have a very successful campaign.
Clearly, Stephen Curry is excited about the announcement, as he commented the following statement.
“My brother returning to the court has me going down memory lane… let me hear your favorite Klay Thompson memories! #KlayDay,” Curry tweeted.
My brother returning to the court has me going down memory lane… let me hear your favorite @KlayThompson memories! #KlayDay pic.twitter.com/78GjKPpoDu
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) January 8, 2022
See you tomorrow 💛 pic.twitter.com/QxN07EyiDA
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) January 8, 2022
“I’m back.” – @KlayThompson #Klay941 pic.twitter.com/AMOlnSXtxv
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 8, 2022
Welcome back to the court, Klay. We’ve missed you! https://t.co/HsxZRqEjfo
— London Breed (@LondonBreed) January 8, 2022
Klay coming back to the Warriors pic.twitter.com/RhWbNUWCXo
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) January 8, 2022
Can’t wait for Klay to get back Lawd https://t.co/Kkwu6lhVyz
— Baron Davis (@BaronDavis) November 28, 2021
Klay Thompson returns. pic.twitter.com/F5PTrfE2HC
— Grant Liffmann (@GrantLiffmann) January 8, 2022
Tomorrow is going to be one of cooler sports moments I can remember
— sam esfandiari (@samesfandiari) January 8, 2022
Here we go: After two years away, Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is set to make a return vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, Thompson announces.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 8, 2022
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On Saturday, Green posted a picture of Thompson in his Instagram stories. “I don’t expect y’all to understand,” Green said, “I’m ready to go to practice.”
Thompson hasn’t played a single game this season. The team, however, is performing well and has been delivering consistent performances in the Western Conference. Moreover, Klay’s return will give the team a strong backbone, and might probably change the game for the better.
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