Stephen Curry returned from injury, the arrangement of the first game to play the substitute is actually not too surprising, many players will return from the bench in the first game after returning from injury, which is a kind of protection for the players. Unexpectedly, Curry played three games after recovering from injury, each of which was played as a substitute, and he did not see any frustration from the league superstar.
A star player substitute or starter is generally of special significance, although people always say "as long as the game is good, the starter or substitute is not the most important", but can you think of a few great stars like Havlicek, Ginobili? Most of the time, stars are reluctant to play on the bench, such as Cameron Anthony, who played for the Thunder in previous years.
Curry doesn't take this seriously, it's curry that's open, or it's better for the team and himself for the time being. In any case, Curry's approach is awe-inspiring, he is willing to think about the team and his teammates, and winning is his biggest concern. All three games in the series were won, and the Warriors, who won the match points, are just one step away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals.
Klay Thompson, speaking about his old partner's form since his comeback, said he had surprised him by losing free throws, "... On top of that, Curry made those particularly difficult goals look very easy. Tang Shen did not forget to praise Curry, "He may be the most humble star in history, which is why he can have such a good performance." ”
That said, it's really not Klay Thompson's polite words, Curry playing as a substitute has helped Klay Thompson's recovery a lot.
With Stephen Curry on the bench, starting Jordan Poole was able to maintain a familiar rhythm as Jordan Poole started the game in the second half of the regular season. Curry's return to the starting lineup will certainly have a good performance, will it have an impact on Jordan Poole? This is an uncertain question.
In today's lineup rotation, Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole are both comfortable playing, and these two players play efficiently in the game and will give Klay Thompson better shooting opportunities. Klay Thompson's shooting ability does not need to be questioned, he just wants to find the feeling of the game after a major injury, and the ups and downs of the regular season are obviously not the best Soup God.
In the playoffs, the Warriors need Klay Thompson to play well, and now he is regaining his former self.
In those three games against the Nuggets, Klay Thompson averaged 22 points per game, shooting 14-of-31 from three-point range and shooting 45 percent from the field. Compared with the regular season, Klay Thompson's projection is more stable, which is the biggest positive for the Warriors - if the Warriors' season goal is to be a championship, it must have such a stable soup god.
Speaking about the team earlier this season, Kerr said: "If we want to chase another championship, it must be without Thompson, it must not be without Green, it must not be without Curry. It is these players who have brought us great achievements, and if we want to continue this glory, we must rely on these three players. ”
So no matter when Curry returns to the starting lineup, Klay Thompson's recovery is already the Warriors' biggest gain.
(Text/Yan Wujun)