Steve Kerr Claimed 32-year-old Klay Thompson, Who is Out for the NBA Japan Games, Can Shoot Till He’s 75

Warriors star Klay Thompson received significant endorsements from head coach Steve Kerr before returning from 2.5 years of injury

The Golden State Warriors are in Japan for preseason. They will face the Washington Wizards in a 2-game exhibition of the NBA Japan Games. They had a long 2021-22 season, which resulted in the Warriors’ fourth championship in eight seasons. Klay Thompson returned after two career-changing injuries and helped the Dubs when he mattered most.

However, it seems Japanese fans might not be able to see his brilliance in person. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Splash Brother will miss both games in Japan.

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After 941 days without action, the Warriors sharpshooter returned and averaged 20 points per game during the regular season. The 32-year-old shooting guard is a key part of their list of champions. The team wouldn’t want to take a chance on him. Steve Kerr has no doubts about Klay’s shooting, even after he shot a career-low 38.5% from deep last season.

“Klay Thompson can shoot until he is 75 years old!”: Steve Kerr

The Warriors are the only team in the current NBA that can boast of having a trio that has been together for more than a decade. Stephen Curry is entering his 14th season, Klay is entering his 12th, and Draymond Green is entering his 11th. The Dubs trio have had a lot of success together, and the Warriors hope it continues.

When Klay was out with his Achilles tendon injury, after recovering from his torn ACL, Steve Kerr was asked how the sharpshooter would be after he returned.

“Klay will be able to shoot when he is 75 years old.” Warriors coach Steve Kerr clearly unconcerned about Klay Thompson’s touch after 2 major surgeries.

— Mount Poole (@MontePooleNBCS) March 23, 2021

Steve Kerr was not wrong. Although Klay has to find his rhythm and get back to his usual form, his 38.5% from 3-point range is still high compared to the league average. We saw glimpses of him lighting up during the regular season and playoffs.

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Hopefully, with an entire offseason behind him, Klay would come back stronger and show us all why he’s known as a human flamethrower.