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Steph Curry's Honest Statement on Warriors Replacing Klay Thompson

The Golden State Warriors have starting lineup decisions to make.

Joey Linn

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and guard Klay Thompson (11) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and guard Klay Thompson (11) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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The Golden State Warriors have a lot to figure out with their starting lineup. While Steph Curry and Draymond Green are locks to start, how the rest of the lineup shakes out is still a question mark.

Klay Thompson’s departure this offseason left the starting shooting guard spot open. While Thompson spent some time last season coming off the bench, he started 63 of the 77 games he appeared in.

The Warriors have a few different options for the starting guard spot next to Curry. Several reports have indicated De’Anthony Melton is the frontrunner for that spot, especially since Steve Kerr revealed Buddy Hield will come off the bench.

Buddy Hield
Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) shoots a three point basket at Chase Center. / Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

Speaking with ESPN's Kendra Andrews, Curry made an honest statement on the Warriors attempting to replace Thompson.

"It's just a different challenge at that two spot, but there's nothing really different we have to do," Curry said. "We just have to acknowledge what Klay, the skill set obviously, the shooting ability and the attention he attracts in everything on the floor."

Replacing Thompson is just one thing the Warriors must figure out this season. Establishing a consistent second option next to Curry is a much bigger issue than deciding who starts in what spots.

Unable to acquire a star via trade this summer, the Warriors are hopeful Jonathan Kuminga can take a large leap or Andrew Wiggins can return to All-Star form. Currently 4-0 on the NBA preseason, the Warriors have shown some encouraging signs they hope translate to the regular season.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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