The Golden State Warriors' playoff journey came to an abrupt end, losing to the Kings, who would have thought? Especially when Klay Thompson that night, the report card was miserable - all 10 shots missed! But even so, he can still talk and laugh with Looney on the sidelines, and the bright smile on his face is really incomprehensible, what kind of mentality is this?
First, let's be clear: By the time the game entered the final minute and a half, the Warriors were already trailing by 25 points, and the game was basically out of the way. In this case, Clay's smile may be a relief—if it comes, it will be safe. If you think about it, an experienced player, knowing that there is no hope, may be more likely to accept the cruelty of reality. It's not like you didn't bring a pen to the exam, gave up early, and watched the birds fly by outside the window with ease.
Marcus Thompson II, a well-known sports journalist in the Bay Area, threw out an interesting point on Twitter. He said that Klay's performance would instead secure his place with the Warriors. Quite simply, when other teams see this kind of performance, they may shy away, and the Warriors are unlikely to kick the veteran away because of their years of emotional blessing. It's called a "blessing in disguise", although it sounds a bit ironic.
And Stephen Curry's voice is more like a support. Curry has publicly stated that he can't imagine what the Warriors would be like without Klay and Green. This voice is not only a matter of personal feelings, but also a firm view of the future direction of the team. Curry's words undoubtedly gave Klay great comfort and support. Think about it, how refreshing it is to have a teammate who supports you so much at this time!
From a four-time championship winner to a full-court dumb fire, Klay's career can be described as an up-and-down. But as the veteran players say, it's not how many times you fall, it's whether you can get back up after you fall. Although Clay fell a bit badly this time, his attitude showed that he was ready to work out well in the offseason and take on a new challenge.
Overall, Klay Thompson's optimism, and the mutual support within the Warriors, gives a sense of the true meaning of sportsmanship. While the end of the season brought disappointment, it also opened up new possibilities. Next year's Warriors, with the lessons learned this time, could come out stronger. And we're looking forward to Clay's smile that night, which can be turned into a smile after winning one night in the future. After all, that's what life is, isn't it? You never know what the next smile will be.