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A look at how the Warriors did in the 2016-17 GM’s poll

By Carlos Murillo

May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after scoring a three point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after scoring a three point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 28, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game six of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Klay Thompson

Klay Thompson has elevated his game every year. He’s become one of the top shooting guards in the league. He’s an absolute monster on both ends of the court.

He appeared four times on the list. He is second on the best shooting guard list, behind only James Harden. Thompson received 40 percent of the vote, a huge jump from 10.3 percent last year. This is due to a combination of Thompson’s own work and a frustration with Harden’s laziness and antics.

He’s a very good defensive player. He received some votes for best perimeter defender in the league. With the great defenders in the league, it’s not a surprise that he didn’t rank higher. There’s some fantastic players out there.

Thompson’s strong suit is shooting the basketball. It’s his bread and butter. That’s what he does. And he was recognized for it.

He received 26.7 percent of the vote for best pure shooter in the league. You can imagine who was first. Thompson gets a lot of his shots on catch-and-shoot opportunities and 40 percent said he was the best at moving without the ball, tops in the league.

Thompson is gunning for that top shooting guard spot. He’ll look to prove a lot of GMs wrong about him. Again.

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