The escort trains unlimitedly with his teammates and is excited. However, the warriors are cautious and prefer not to set a date for the return of the guards.
Smile from ear to ear. This is how Klay Thompson left this Tuesday, his first full training session with his team in almost two and a half years. be.
Thompson hasn’t trained with the rest of the Warriors team since June 2019 when he tore his ACL in his left knee in Game 6 of the Finals against the Raptors.
Then, in November 2020, I had my second big disappointment, still not getting enough exercise. Right Achilles tendon injury. And Clay hasn’t played a basketball game in nearly his two and a half years.
This Tuesday, he took another big step towards competing again. Last week, he already had doctor’s clearance to work out 5-on-5.
“it’s very exciting‘ said Thompson at the end of the training. ” I feel really blessed just running around the court or playing basketball and it makes coming to work so much easier.All-Star admitted that there are still caveats.i have to be patient.warned.
The player thanks all those who have been by his side during this difficult process. ” Two years of hard work paid off ‘ said a happy Thompson.
His trainer Steve Kerr, on the other hand, didn’t address rumors that Clay would be back around Christmas.No date, but‘ emphasized the coach, who wants to eliminate any kind of pressure on his players.
An added factor to avoid rushing after such a long journey is that the Warriors have the best record in the NBA at 15-2. This gives the team a wider margin than expected when it comes to maneuvering without rushing with Thompson.
