This may mark the beginning of a new era for the Golden State Warriors.
Stephen Curry remains a superstar and leads the team, but the days of the Splash Brothers may be over, at least in the starting lineup.
Klay Thompson appears to have lost his starting position to rookie shooting guard Brandon Podziemski.
In the Warriors’ victory over the Utah Jazz, Thompson came off the bench for the first time since 2012, and it proved to be a wise decision as he delivered an impressive 35-point performance.
Nevertheless, despite his efficiency, it was still an unusual sight for his well-known teammate.
When asked about Thompson’s bench role, Curry described it as “strange” (Via Warriors on NBC Sports).
Thompson has already expressed his willingness to accept a lesser role if it means staying with the Warriors and helping the team secure another championship.
He mentioned that he could adapt his game similar to the later careers of Ray Allen and Reggie Miller, noting their similarities in playing style.
Thompson will become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, and his performance has potentially affected the lucrative contract he was seeking.
However, this does not diminish his ability to make significant contributions to a championship-contending team.
Currently in 10th place, the Warriors are still a team that opponents would prefer to avoid in the postseason.
According to the Source thecoldwire.com