Jesus Christ.
I have posted my disputes on Thompson in the past, but this is just plain ridiculous.
18-3-2.
That's his numbers from last year. That's 3 rebounds per game, and 2 assists per game
Does anyone have any idea how fukkin hard it is to be 6 foot fukkin 7, playing 35+ minutes a game, and have numbers like that? It's pretty much impossible.
You can walk into 5 rebounds a game at his size, but he never steps inside a 3 point line on offense.
He is worthless on defense.
I read how he is "a projected above average defender". Projected? He's never showed a hint of being a good defender.
Has anyone ever watched this guy play defense? He fits perfectly on the Warriors in this spot, because they don't focus on defense.
His fg %'s are modest- 44% from the floor and 40% from 3, but other than having a nice jumper this guy is 100% WORTHLESS.
He is on a run-n-gun team to where Curry demands double and triple teams and gets him easy looks as well.
HE CANNOT create his own shot and has weak handles for a guard.
I would estimate his point totals would go down to about 15 ppg on 80-90% of other NBA teams.
This Gordan Heyward contract has some of these mediocre players out of their minds now.
If Klay fukkin Thompson gets a max contract, I may quit watching the NBA. I already watch it at a bare minimum compared to back in the day when I was a die hard B-ball fanatic.
I am flabbergasted this kid gets so much hype.