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SAN FRANCISCO – When visualizing the return of Klay Thompson, the Warriors are trying their best to keep a straight face. They realize the NBA knows the impact he can make, but there is restraint because there is mystery.
How much time will he need to shake off the rust? How much can they reasonably expect of a man who has not played a game 30 months? Will his lateral movement allow him to defend at his formerly high level?
What the Warriors have seen while observing Klay’s workout sessions – in which he looks about as ready as possible for someone who is a month or two from being cleared – is so encouraging it borders on giddiness.
“Klay’s imminent return is a huge factor for our team,” coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday before Thompson went through semi-private drills on the primary court at Chase Center. “There’s a sense of anticipation and energy that is directly linked to Klay’s return.
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