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Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson reflects on three-year anniversary when he tore his ACL 2019 NBA Finals against Toronto Raptors,
Thompson just returned He suffered a setback this season due to an Achilles injury in a pickup game on the court. Injury prolonged his return and he would not return to the Warriors uniform until January.
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Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors reacts after injuring his leg during an NBA Finals game against the Toronto Raptors on June 13, 2019 in Oakland, California.
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He played in 32 games since then for the warriorsAverage 20.4 points and 42.9% shooting from the floor and 38.5% shooting from three-point range.
Now, with this year’s NBA Finals Series against Boston Celtics Tied, he is focused on winning a fourth championship. He told reporters that he was just trying to be present and not looking too far ahead.
“It’s a great thing to be a part of the NBA Finals. I remember doing some work with the NBA in Istanbul, Turkey in 2013 and waking up early to see it, at three in the morning or at four in the morning to realize that Because these games are broadcast around the world, it reminds you how special it really is,” Thompson said, via NBC Sports Bay Area,
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson passes the ball against Boston Celtics center Al Horford in the NBA Finals, Friday, June 10, 2022, in Boston.
(AP Photo/Steven Sene)
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Thompson said he would reflect on the enduring memory of the 2019 NBA Finals Game 6 against the Toronto Raptors, “probably for a second,” but clarified that he just wanted to win.
“I am not going to sing ‘Kumbhaya’ or anything. I just want to win,” he said.
This year’s playoff is the first post-season appearance by Golden State since a disastrous final, in which Kevin Durant tore his Achilles before eventually bolting for the Brooklyn Nets.
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III passes the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson on Friday, June 10, 2022 in Boston.
(AP Photo/Steven Sene)
Golden State finished 53-29 in the regular season and managed to win on the road against the Celtics on Friday night to tie the series.
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Game 5 is set for Monday at 9 p.m. ET in the Bay Area.