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5 Takeaways from Warriors win over the Kings

By Carlos Murillo

Oct 6, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) stands in the hallway before the start of the game against the Sacramento Kings at the SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) stands in the hallway before the start of the game against the Sacramento Kings at the SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 6, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) jogs onto the court prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings at the SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

Klay Thompson really isn’t sacrificing

When Durant signed with the Warriors, many wondered how the shots would be distributed. Durant is one of the best scorers in league history and he joined a team with the defending scoring champ. So, naturally, someone would have to take a backseat, right?

Most speculated that Klay Thompson would be the most impacted by Durant’s arrival. Because, unlike Curry, Thompson can’t quite create his own shot as easily, he was expected to be the odd man out. There wouldn’t be enough touches for him.

Thompson made it clear that he wasn’t going to sacrifice anything. His game wasn’t going to change. Shooters shoot and he didn’t plan on budging on what he does best.

Turns out, he wasn’t lying. Thompson has been very aggressive in preseason. Thursday night was no different.

He was 4-8 from the field, but just 1-4 from deep in 24 minutes of action. Only Durant and Ian Clark (late in the game) took more shots than he did and he was tied with Curry. Thompson isn’t going to have a problem finding his shots, especially with how much the Warriors are going to push the fast break.

Expect Thompson to keep firing at will. It’s what the team wants and needs and it’s what he does best. He will not be sacrificing anything.

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