Klay Thompson Chides Those Who Say Warriors Dynasty Is Over

The Golden State Warriors have played in the last five NBA Finals, but this season they haven’t been considered contenders for the throne or even to reach the postseason. Stalwarts Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston are gone, and Klay Thompson is recovering from an ACL tear that should keep him out for most of the season. Considering all this, the overwhelming majority of the basketball world has turned its attention towards the two budding contenders in Los Angeles and away from Golden State.

Klay Thompson disagrees. In his eyes, the Warriors dynasty is still alive and well and according to him, both he and his team have a chance to get better next season.

“I think that’s a little premature, saying there’s no more dynasty. I mean, we still have Stephen Curry, a two-time MVP. Draymond Green, a Defensive Player of the Year. I think D’Angelo Russell was an incredible get for us, I mean, the kid’s gonna blossom into a superstar in this league. To say the dynasty is over I think is a little ignorant, because I think I’m gonna come back 110 percent, I think I’m gonna come back even better and more athletic. It would not be smart to count the Dubs out, that’s all I’ll say.”

The Warriors may lack the depth that was so critical in building their championship rosters, but they are technically the only team in the NBA that has three 2019 All-Stars. Curry, Thompson and Russell all played in the game last season.

There’s also Draymond Green, who is playing not only for a new contract, but supermax eligibility after Thompson missed out on the Designated Player criteria. He will be motivated to play his best basketball next year as well.

The Warriors may not be the obvious favorites for this season, but then again, they weren’t the obvious favorites in 2015, either, and yet they won the championship. So long as Curry, Thompson and Green play on one roster, they’re a serious threat to anyone looking to win the championship.