Even coming off two major injuries, Klay Thompson remains one of the best shooters on the planet.
And as he makes his recovery, he decided to issue a challenge to fans, clearing itching to compete once again…
You challenging Klay to a shooting contest if he shoots with his left? 😂
[via @KlayThompson] pic.twitter.com/UFdA9QSLtL
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) July 6, 2021
Apparently, Klay has been dropping some Ls in 2K — understandable given how random the game can be sometimes.
But when it comes to real life, not many can shoot better than Thompson, and he clearly isn’t afraid to let the world know.
Klay shooting with his left hand. pic.twitter.com/HxDPU5vCUw
— Chris B (@Caesar_X) July 7, 2021
I’m challenging him with either hands, what a story to tell my grandkids… shooting context with Klay Thompson
— DubNation Live (@dubnation_live) July 6, 2021
Left handed, blind folded, make him twirl 11 times before he shoots, he would still beat me.
— Sandy Headtke (@SandyHeadtke) July 7, 2021
I would giddily light $100 on fire to have Klay skunk me in a shooting match. 100% yes.
— Templeton Peck (@dontcallmeface) July 6, 2021
https://twitter.com/goldenpotions/status/1412549216556228610
Thompson has not played since the 2019 Finals when he went down with a torn ACL. Since then, he suffered an Achilles injury that only pushed back his recovery further.
He is set to return in the 2021 season and while nobody is sure what to expect from him, we can be sure he’ll be doing his thing and hitting from deep.
As for the Warriors, Klay’s return will bode well for the team’s goal of returning to title contention. With Steph, Klay, Draymond, and Andrew Wiggins, they are primed to re-gain their status as contenders in the West.
In the meantime, though, Thompson will just keep waiting for poor challengers to defeat as he returns to form this offseason.
