Finally ” Klay Thompson is leaving ; as a result of transferring portal..
In speaking to reporters after the game, Thompson was asked about the young forward’s big game and his effort defending Lakers superstar LeBron James.
“Jonathan’s been incredible for us,” Thompsons said. “He might be the best athlete in the NBA, just his ability to rise up and his combination of speed. He’s the future of the franchise and we need him to go where we want to go this season.”
So this was Kerr giving hints on the way he is leaning for higher-stakes games, and several other people in the organization said to expect a slightly tightened rotation during the stretch run.
Assuming health, that means a starting lineup of Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Wiggins, Kuminga and Green and a three-man higher-usage bench of Thompson, Chris Paul and Trayce Jackson-Davis. Payton will be peppered into the mix. Moody remains an option but is again being edged out. Looney is sitting on the outside unless foul trouble or injury dictate his inclusion.
“It is tough,” Curry said. “Loon, Moses, Dario, probably in that order — especially Loon and Moses — there’s probably going to be times where they’re going to be needed. They’ll be ready. That’s the challenge they face. But this time of year, building an identity of how we want to play, that (tightened rotation is) huge.”
