3 Ways Klay Thompson’s return elevates Golden State Warriors

Klay Thompson magnifies Stephen Curry’s greatness

The Splash Brothers. The duo that is almost single-handedly responsible for a legion of copy cats to emerge across the league in hopes to replicate their run-and-gun profile.

Yet, no one has managed to do it quite like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

Curry has hardly missed a beat without his partner in crime. He finished last season with one of his best individual stat lines, nearly winning the MVP award. So far in 2021-22, Curry is doing the same with averages of 27.7 points and 5.9 assists.

Anyone watching the Warriors can see, however, that Curry is not at his peak without Klay. The two complete each other.

Golden State is missing that steady, calm presence that Klay brings on offense. A constant ticking time bomb that always seems to explode just when the Warriors need him most.

For Curry, a talent like Thompson means the difference between facing double and triple teams — and simply getting to play basketball.

The Splash Brothers have been itching to play together and when they do, we will be reminded of why they are the best duo in basketball.