[Slater] Brandin Podziemski is starting in Klay Thompson’s place tonight in Utah. Thompson not currently listed on injury report, so appears to be coming off the bench. The lineup: Steph Curry, Podziemski, Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Draymond Green.
by Michael_B_Lopez
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Wow. End of an era
Wow. Can’t believe Kerr actually had the guts to do it
If he can buy into the Westbrook role and accept his minutes might increase or decrease depending on his play in the game this could be great
Maybe we’ll stop playing the corpse of Kevon Looney
Thought they were gonna tell him to stay his ass home, like Bones and PJ
We have entered the “splash only child” era
Benched for a rook. Going out sad
Last game he literally was pouting hard on the bench and then when subbed in, lost them the game.
bring in Fake Klay
If there were any questions on if it’s over for Klay, this should put it to rest
Wtf! It’s happening! It’s happening!
A single tear rolls down the side of his face, 4 fingers held up to the mirror.
Wow. I thought Kerr would sooner retire from coaching before even considering benching Klay
Maybe Draymond punched him too but the video didn’t get leaked.
**we used to pray for times like these**
wow, bet he regrets turning down that extension
Dam rip klay. When you were hot, it was a magnificent sight to behold
Damn, Dubs finally got a coach.
Kerr is beating the allegations
Team chemistry in shambles.
Steve Kerr has had enough
Cowards, play him 48 minutes a game
that’s that
He gonna know his role this time?
Out with back pain after slouching and moping all the time
The Russell Westbrook effect. Pay $40+M for a washed star
More importantly than starting or not, i just hope Kerr adjusts Klay’s minutes to his shooting.
On nights he is hitting his jumpers, let him play his usual 30+ minutes, since a good shooting Klay is still a very good offensive player.
On nights he is not shooting well, he needs to be benched. Klay’s a huge liability defensively and takes too many ill-advise shots that are almost equivalent to turnovers.
Question will be will Klay be a good vet and mentor to pod or do whatever he can to get himself back into the starting lineup over him.
Good.
Will give him time to count his 4 titles on his fingers
Klay needs to have an “injury” and bow out gracefully this summer straight into retirement. It’s only going to get progressively worse. He’s so incredibly slow.
My mom came home and asked me if I washed the dishes. I smiled, silently mouthed “Klay Thompson” to her. She smiled back. She knew they were washed.
Well now he can mention all the rings he has from the bench.
Red Headed Splash Child
Kerr’s eyes are open. Finally.
My first thought is if Kerr can bench Thompson for a rookie, then why can’t the Thunder bench Giddey?
need the warriors to lose tn for the lulz
Podz deserves it. He’s been playing exceptionally well and makes no sense for Klay to start over him. It’s like us last season where we wouldn’t give Josh Green permanent a starting position, he was playing well covering as a starter and immediately lost confidence once he was relegated back to the bench.
It’s about time. Young players like kuminga and Podz for the Warriors have been super fun to watch and deserve to start and close games.
Somebody get the toaster in here.
Damn he’s really trending out of the league now. We knew it was only a matter of time, but seeing it just makes it more offical.
What a fall from grace
I’m really curious what the Warriors’ hail mary package for LeBron was. I assumed Klay had to be included and this kind of cements that for me.
Klay can be an excellent plus player now that he is clearly past his prime. He has to first accept that he’s past his prime. He needs to move into that prime Steve Kerr role. Come off the bench 3-point specialist. Klay can be elite in that, if he is willing to buy in.
Podz era starts now
YES THE WARRIORS DYNASTY IS ALMOST OVER LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOO
So far in this game, it’s working. GSW 84, Jazz 71 at the half, Klay has 17 pts on 7-11/3-6 shooting.