Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson to come out firing in 2022

Nov 3, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) warms up before the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) warms up before the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Hold back? Why would Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors do that? They’ve taken their lumps for the last two years — now it is time to come out firing in 2022.

Whether they liked it or not, the Dubs faltered in 2019 and 2020. They had to watch as injuries plagued their shot at another title. The dynasty was dormant while the franchise worked tirelessly to put the pieces back together.

All the while, Klay Thompson was working through back-to-back season ending injuries. His recovery was a journey of ups and downs but his climactic return is slated for early January.

Klay Thompson’s upcoming debut will be a prolific indicator of what is to come for the Golden State Warriors in 2022.

He’s waited long enough, is essentially what Steve Kerr said when asked about Thompson’s upcoming debut. The Warriors are not going to waste any time bringing him off the bench — when Klay is back, he’s back.

To the joy of many, the Splash Brothers will be running alongside each other soon. Perhaps as soon as next week. Recently, the two scrimmaged together in practice for the first time since early 2019.

Nearly three years later, Klay and Stephen Curry are set to take the stage together once again. They will be leading a team that is already firmly in the race for the best record in the NBA with a brand new supporting cast to help them along the way.

Oh yeah, and Draymond Green is playing as good as ever, threating to win the Defensive Player of the Year Award while the Dubs border on all-time great status defensively.

All signs point toward the Warriors kicking the doors off the hinges in 2022. They’ve been waiting for this moment long enough and there will be no holding back once they are at full strength.