NEWYORK — Golden Empire Warriors swinger Klay Thompson was completely removed from contact as he continued his rehab following a torn Achilles in 2020.
Thompson, who stayed on for the Warriors’ four-game East Coast run with several members of the Warriors’ support staff, has begun doing some 5v5 work as part of the recovery process. his costume.
“He plays 5v5 [Monday] and then I think he’s going to play 5 vs 5 [Wednesday]”, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said after last Tuesday’s 111-99 win brooklyn network. “James [Wiseman] did not play. He still hasn’t been cleared in 5v5, but Klay did, and I got a good report and he has to move on. Two years of absence required a lot of work. It’s not just rehabilitation, it’s endurance, strength, so it’s great that he’s playing 5v5 but doesn’t mean he’s going to be ready to hit the NBA floor next week or something, but he is making very good progress . “
The hope internally from within the Warriors organization has always been that Thompson will return at some point around Christmas, and now that seems to be getting closer to reality as Thompson ramps up his detox.
“It’s huge,” Warriors forward Draymond Green informed of Thompson’s pending return. “From a mental point of view, just huge. So I think it also helps the way other teams see you. So we look forward to bringing him back. We know what to expect. We don’t expect him to be the 2018 Klay Thompson of the Year right away, but he’s given his all.
Thompson, who tore an ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals and an Achilles in November 2020, has been training consistently inside the Warriors’ practice facility in recent months while helping teammates and coaching Trainer upgrades in his presence. Green said the group is “waiting with open arms when he decides to come back.”
“I don’t know much about the details,” defended Warriors Stephen the curry said, noting that he had not spoken to Thompson since the start of the trip. “I’ve seen him clearly training and looking good. I know there’s a reason for him to stay to get the most out of his recovery, so I’m delighted to know he continues to achieve. progress.”
Besides the good news on the floor for the 12-2 Warriors, Kerr also told the sophomore center that James Wiseman are also close to making a comeback. Wiseman, 20, suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee last April and has yet to be contacted. Kerr is optimistic that he will be leaving soon.
“I hope so,” Kerr said. “The injury he suffered, everything is clear – no structural problems or anything. It’s an injury that requires a lot of give and take, daily maintenance and check him out. Remember last year, Jaren Jackson had the same injury. It’s been a long process, but he’s doing very well, his attitude is good and we are clear. is can’t wait until he’s back and can play. We just need to be patient.”
