Is Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson in a shooting slump? Or could he really be in a new stage of his career? One national analyst certainly thinks so. ESPN’s Jay Williams said as such on a Tuesday episode of the Keyshawn, JWill, & Max Show.
Williams suggested Klay’s poor shooting nights throughout the playoffs aren’t just a player fighting through a slump. Instead, he offered Thompson may simply be a different player at this stage of his career. His “heavy legs” and hanging shots on the front rim is proof positive of a new version of Klay Thompson. Williams suggested he needs to change his style of play as a result, especially in the face of Boston’s exceptional defense.
Through two games in the NBA Finals, Thompson is shooting just 30.3% from the field and an icy 26.7% from three. The former All-Star missed nearly 31 months of playing time due to consecutive leg injuries, and finally returned to action in January of this year.
