© Kyle Terada | 2019 Jun 7
We’re trying to stay optimistic about the developing Klay Thompson injury situation, but it’s getting harder by the minute.
After initial reports that Thompson sustained an injury to his right leg on Wednesday and is undergoing tests, the subsequent rumblings about the severity of the injury have not been positive. Marc J. Spears of ESPN is reporting that a source in the know claimed the situation was “not good.”
Warriors beat writer Monte Poole echoed that the injury looked bad, and said that Klay Thompson’s father, Mychael Thompson, did not sound optimistic.
An NBA source in the know about Klay Thompson’s injury simply answered to me: “Not good.”
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) November 19, 2020
An NBA league source tells me the injury to Klay Thompson could be very serious. A sense of discouragement and frustration for those close to the situation, the source says.
— Bill Reiter (@sportsreiter) November 19, 2020
Exchanged texts with Mychal Thompson. He did not shed any light on Klay's status but the tone of his reply was quite sober for Mychal.
— Monte Poole (@MontePooleNBCS) November 19, 2020
Shortly after Klay Thompson tore his ACL in the 2019 Finals, Mychal Thompson was upbeat. Said Klay would rehab and come back 'even better.' Typical Mychal. He was brief today, with no such optimism.
— Monte Poole (@MontePooleNBCS) November 19, 2020
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the injury is to Thompson’s right leg. The ACL injury from last year was to his left knee. Thompson was reportedly unable to put weight on the right leg upon leaving the gym.
All reports up until now were that Thompson is back to full strength and ready to help lead the Warriors back into championship contention in 2021, along with whomever they end up selecting in Wednesday’s NBA Draft. If Thompson’s injury is severe, it’s possible it could influence how the Warriors approach draft day, both the player they select, and if they decide to package the pick in a trade.