Klay Thompson frustrated with his ‘crappy’ performance in Warriors’ tough loss to the Cavaliers

Klay Thompson owns up to poor performance against the Cavaliers.

Klay Thompson frustrated with his ‘crappy’ performance in Warriors’ tough loss to the Cavaliers

Klay Thompson (Credits: NBA)

Following a disappointing court display, Klay Thompson, a seasoned Golden State Warriors shooter, took responsibility for the team’s offensive struggles. In a post-game interview, he acknowledged his shortcomings in ball movement and performance, particularly in the first half. Thompson openly admitted his subpar showing against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Thompson’s self-reflection showed his accountability and commitment to the team. Despite this unfortunate beginning, he was optimistic that the players would return quickly and resume with impressive wins that counted on records. The strength and resilience exhibited by the Warriors signifies their ability to persevere.

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Thompson had 14 points on 5-16 shooting and three turnovers. The Clevelands ran up the score in the second quarter, making it difficult. Thompson told The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami:

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It was the absolute worst game I played within this entire season. Didn’t deserve to make an airplane after that crappy performance. 

This season, Thompson has scored 16.4 points per game, his lowest since his rookie year. Despite shooting 35 percent from 3-point range, the Warriors veteran is producing his best field goal percentage since 2018-19. This season was before his knee and Achilles ailments kept him out for two years. 

Klay Thompson reflects on Draymond Green’s ejection

After the controversial review which saw Draymond Green thrown out, Thompson offered a somber account of the events. This is a bad situation knowing how much it means for fans for Draymond to be with the team and they know what a tremendous figure he is.

Warrios Big 3 (Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Stephen Curry)
Warrios’ ‘Big 3’- Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Stephen Curry. (Via ESPN)

Thompson remarked by noting that without him it is tough ‘for he’s the soul and spirit’. He however chose to consider this as naturally occurring without bothering himself trying to establish what happened.

This is why Klay Thompson revealed his ability to play with calm and focus on the big picture when going through a hard time. Certainly, Thompson’s commitment and captaincy will immensely come in handy when the Warriors start rediscovering success amidst another demanding campaign.

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