3 Storylines critical to Golden State Warriors' 2023 title hopes

3 Storylines critical to Golden State Warriors’ 2023 title hopes

By Tony Pesta | Aug 28, 2022

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 16: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a three pointer against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

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Klay Thompson’s health

Klay Thompson’s journey back from multiple season-ending, potentially career-ending injuries is perhaps the single-greatest comeback story in the history of the NBA.

To suffer a torn ACL in the waning moments of an NBA Finals elimination game, spend the entire next season (and a pandemic) in recovery — only to tear an Achilles just weeks before the start of the 2020-21 season is nothing short of a nightmare.

Thompson did not give up, of course.

He continued his rehab and made a successful return in January 2022. Almost three years after his first injury, Thompson helped hoist a championship trophy once again.

But the journey isn’t over. Thompson now has the task of playing an entire regular season, something he hasn’t done since 2018-19.

An entirely new hurdle and one the Warriors are hopeful Thompson can clear with ease — much of their title hopes rest on Thompson maintaining this streak of good health.

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