The play-off game between the Kings and the Warriors was played at the home of the Kings, and the atmosphere before the game was very enthusiastic. Such a win-win play-off game has the heartstrings of Warriors fans tightened. Warriors fans know that there is no absolute certainty of winning, and the current Warriors team no longer has the dominance it had in its prime, and with the frequent inclusion of Curry, can the rest of the Warriors really respond?
As it turned out, the Kings did adopt a strategy of trapping Curry, and even they attacked two people in the half to defend Curry, just to get Curry to pass the ball. So who should be the one who should step up and save Curry? Thompson, no doubt. Over the years, he has created so many impressive ways to turn the tide. But fans seem to have forgotten that Thompson has suffered heavy injuries to his legs, and he is no longer the soup god he used to be.
So in such a crucial game, Thompson's magic was gone, and he didn't play the savior. 0-of-10 shooting from the field without scoring a point. The Warriors ultimately lost the play-in matchup, and they entered the offseason early.
Many fans may question Kerr, why Thompson still doesn't replace him in 0 out of 10, and still stubbornly chooses to believe. Some fans may understand Cole's approach. Changing Thompson at this time is undoubtedly a whip on their master-apprentice friendship over the past so many years. Because this really could be Thompson's last game with the Warriors.
Kerr looked at the court, at Thompson on the court, and if this was his last Warriors game, then let him enjoy it on the court. Continue to enjoy the feeling of running with Curry, continue to enjoy the Warriors' wonderful passing, and continue to dance the soul of the Splash Brothers. Because it may all fade away in a few months, gradually disappearing into the clouds. When Thompson doesn't wear another team's jersey, it's all strange. When they see each other again, what they may be able to do is not to reminisce about the past, but to wish each other well.
Thompson smiled as he left the game at the end. It's time for him to say goodbye to the soup god of the past. It's time for him to say goodbye to his arrogant self. Garbage time, Thompson and Curry sit on the bench. Curry didn't dare to look at Thompson not far away. Curry hopes he'll still be on Thompson's bench next season, but that could backfire. Curry didn't have any complaints about Thompson, and what may have surfaced in his heart is a picture of the past, and what may emerge is a future without Thompson. Whether or not we see each other in a few months, we hope that everything will be cherished.