Steve Kerr's Interesting Quote On Klay Thompson's Eventual Return

Steve Kerr said that Klay Thompson will start for the Golden State Warriors when he returns to playing. He will not bring Thompson off the bench.

Klay Thompson has missed each of the last two seasons for the Golden State Warriors due to injuries.  

However, it definitely appears like the five-time All-Star will be returning to playing soon. 

Splash Bros shooting together 🤩pic.twitter.com/CVbkifbUTQ

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) December 31, 2021

On Thursday, head coach Steve Kerr spoke to reporters and he said that when Thompson returns he will go right into the starting lineup as opposed to coming off the bench.     

The clip of Ker speaking can be seen in the tweet that is embedded below from the Twitter account of The Athletic's Anthony Slater.  

Steve Kerr: “Klay (Thompson) will start when he comes back. I’m not gonna mess around, bring him off the bench or any of that.” pic.twitter.com/yHX1cYttcN

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 31, 2021

"Klay's gonna start when he comes back," Kerr said. "I'm not gonna mess around, bring him off the bench for a period of time, I'm not doing any of that. He's gonna start."

The Warriors are currently 27-7 in 34 games, and have the best record in the NBa. 

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