Klay Thompson is a 3&D Role Player

[warriorfan]

Klay Thompson is nothing more than a 3&D role player. he is not a good ball handler and cannot create offense due to his terrible BBIQ. He plays good defense and is spot up 3 point shooter.

[TrueBlue89]

Claims he's a Warrior fan yet downplays every single one of Curry's teammates. :lol

[SouBeachTalents]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nyBpt9tRsg

Don't know many "role players" capable of doing that

[dubeta]

He's more important to the Warriors success than Steph.

[warriorfan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nyBpt9tRsg

Don't know many "role players" capable of doing that

A full NBA season is just under 4,000 minutes

that clip is 15 minutes vs the worst team in the league

keep not knowing shit about basketball, let me know how that works out for you

[stalkerforlife]

Love you, OP...but no shit.

Klay, if relied upon to create his own shot frequently, would look a lot more pedestrian.

[Uncle Drew]

He has the same amount of FMVP votes as Curry.

[SouBeachTalents]

He has the same amount of FMVP votes as Curry.

:lol

[warriorfan]

Love you, OP...but no shit.

Klay, if relied upon to create his own shot frequently, would look a lot more pedestrian.

:lol

you know how it is my man. you gotta spell it out for these LeBron kids sometimes

[VengefulAngel]

He has the same amount of FMVP votes as Curry.

:roll: :roll: :roll:

[stalkerforlife]

:lol

you know how it is my man. you gotta spell it out for these LeBron kids sometimes

:lol

For sure. Kids these days...:facepalm

[Cali Syndicate]

Except he's not.

[DMAVS41]

A full NBA season is just under 4,000 minutes

that clip is 15 minutes vs the worst team in the league

keep not knowing shit about basketball, let me know how that works out for you

Klay is probably a top 20 NBA player and an all nba type player.

How you define if he's a role player or all star caliber player or all nba caliber player means nothing.

He's one of the 20 or so best players in the league and happens to be the perfect sg to play next to Curry.

What more do you want out of Curry's sg? You want him to shoot better or defend better than Klay? While also not being an ego maniac that wants praise or the ball in his hands all the time?

Which sg in the league would you rather have than Klay on the Warriors?

[HenryGarfunkle]

He has the same amount of FMVP votes as Curry.
:roll: :roll: :roll:

[DMAVS41]

:lol

you know how it is my man. you gotta spell it out for these LeBron kids sometimes

You really are mentally challenged. All that needs to be said.

[Lebron23]

He has the same amount of FMVP votes as Curry.

warrior fan got wrecked.

[WorldWarriors]

Klay Thompson is nothing more than a 3&D role player. he is not a good ball handler and cannot create offense due to his terrible BBIQ. He plays good defense and is spot up 3 point shooter.

Klay is not a role player. He is a decent ball handler. His problem is between the ears. I think he just smokes too much weed. I got faith he'll find his game. We will need him. It's a long season. If we are to make it back to the finals he is gonna have to take some of that pressure off Steph.

[PistonsFan#21]

He has the same amount of FMVP votes as Curry.

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/kevin-garnett-reaction.gif

[GoatBoy]

Damn, Curry stans this delusional?

[FKAri]

Damn, Curry stans this delusional?

Warriorfan isn't a Warriors fan. He a dubeta analog for Curry stans.

[dunksby]

Didn't he have multiple 50+ point games last season?

[RidonKs]

he is better than john starks and derrick harper and byron russell and a bunch of other typical 3&d role players today... danny green, ariza. he's already better than probably middleton or tobias harris or even gordon hayward will ever be

he will be remembered in the same vein as michael cooper and joe dumars and sydney moncrief... he's not the defender those guys were but nor could they find and make shots like klay can. if they win another championship let alone two, he'll wind up in the hall of fame.

[3ball]

Klay Thompson is nothing more than a 3&D role player. he is not a good ball handler and cannot create offense due to his terrible BBIQ. He plays good defense and is spot up 3 point shooter.
warriorfan is one of the best and most knowledgeable posters out there, and he's just speaking the cold, hard truth here.

[RidonKs]

warriorfan is one of the best and most knowledgeable posters out there, and he's just speaking the cold, hard truth here.
its not bball iq hes noticing

its instinct

klay is a methodical player who will produce when given occasion

he does not take the ball and isolate

he is a good smart basketball player who finds space and drills jumpers and drives for easy layups and plays hard defense

yall are retarded

[Sarcastic]

Role players don't set the record for points in a quarter.

[dunksby]

warriorfan is one of the best and most knowledgeable posters out there, and he's just speaking the cold, hard truth here.
Spoken like an asshole who never played competitive basketball or could defend well. Being a good defender requires great basketball smarts and understanding of the game, you cannot be a 3&D guy in the NBA without being able to read the game at an elite level. It's good that retards like you expose themselves like this, the only thing you know well is to check stats misinterpret them and google MJ gifs.

[Ai2death]

His D isn't even that good to be a 3&D guy,

When you think 3&D you get Bruce Bowen or James Posey, Klay has better skills overall though, Curry stans got that Lebron juice going to make their teammates look garbage.

[warriorfan]

Spoken like an asshole who never played competitive basketball or could defend well. Being a good defender requires great basketball smarts and understanding of the game, you cannot be a 3&D guy in the NBA without being able to read the game at an elite level. It's good that retards like you expose themselves like this, the only thing you know well is to check stats misinterpret them and google MJ gifs.

3&D players are 3&D players because they don't have the skills to handle the ball and create plays. So they play tough man defense and spot up for catch and shoot 3 point shots. This doesn't require high BBIQ.

This description fits Klay Thompson perfectly.

[WorldWarriors]

His D isn't even that good to be a 3&D guy,

When you think 3&D you get Bruce Bowen or James Posey, Klay has better skills overall though, Curry stans got that Lebron juice going to make their teammates look garbage.

I really hate that though. Not a good look.

Curry is the star but its not like everybody else is garbage. :confusedshrug:

[warriorfan]

warriorfan is one of the best and most knowledgeable posters out there, and he's just speaking the cold, hard truth here.

Thank you.

Many here are being insecure and accusing me of trolling. People are citing a sample size of 15 minutes vs The Kings to try to convince otherwise. This is just absurd.

Klay Thompson does not have the ball handling nor BBIQ to be a secondary ball handler or playmaker. He plays quality defense and specializes in open 3 point shots. This is the very definition of a 3&D role player.

[WorldWarriors]

Thank you.

Many here are being insecure and accusing me of trolling. People are citing a sample size of 15 minutes vs The Kings to try to convince otherwise. This is just absurd.

Klay Thompson does not have the ball handling nor BBIQ to be a secondary ball handler or playmaker. He plays quality defense and specializes in open 3 point shots. This is the very definition of a 3&D role player.

:(
I still think its the weed.

[warriorfan]

:(
I still think its the weed.

:oldlol:

I like Klay don't get me wrong, but he seems borderline autistic sometimes. Some of the guys on the team said that during Klay Thompson's first year on the team they didn't hear his voice one time. Didn't say a word the entire year. He is a solid player when put in the right role but I just think his level of play has been overstated from playing next to Curry and in the GSW offense.

I stand by my statement that Klay Thompson does not make the All-Star team on any other team in the league than the Warriors.

Don't let the LeBron stans get it twisted. This is not Warrior bashing. It's just taking a fair look at a players true skill level.

Go Dubs :cheers:

[Ai2death]

:oldlol:

I like Klay don't get me wrong, but he seems borderline autistic sometimes. Some of the guys on the team said that during Klay Thompson's first year on the team they didn't hear his voice one time. Didn't say a word the entire year. He is a solid player when put in the right role but I just think his level of play has been overstated from playing next to Curry and in the GSW offense.

I stand by my statement that Klay Thompson does not make the All-Star team on any other team in the league than the Warriors.

Don't let the LeBron stans get it twisted. This is not Warrior bashing. It's just taking a fair look at a players true skill level.

Go Dubs :cheers:

No one believes you, you lying sack of shit.

Next you'll tell us how Iggy is the worst defender comparable to Prignoni, or how Draymond Green is a cancer in the locker room.

[Gus Hemmingway]

:lol :lol :lol OP trashing his own Warriors teammates to prop up Curry


Draymond Green and Klay Thompson were BOTH invited to play on the 2016 Olympic team in Rio


"Not all-stars doe"

[warriorfan]

No one believes you, you lying sack of shit.

Next you'll tell us how Iggy is the worst defender comparable to Prignoni, or how Draymond Green is a cancer in the locker room.

what is your problem? what a meltdown...

[warriorfan]

:lol :lol :lol OP trashing his own Warriors teammates to prop up Curry


Draymond Green and Klay Thompson were BOTH invited to play on the 2016 Olympic team in Rio


"Not all-stars doe"

You are stating things that are already known. Borderline Star players get increased recognition from playing next to Curry. If Draymond Green was playing for the 76ers, you think he would of been invited to Rio? :wtf:

[TemporaMutantur]

A tad of an understatement my dude. And don't think that a bunch of stans that have shrines of Lebron/MJ supporting your argument makes it any stronger.

He was one of the, if not the best player for USA Basketball in 2014, which was a huge contributing factor to him getting a decent contract last year.

Granted, he is having a shitty start to the year, and everyone blessed with Curry's aura will become undoubtedly better.

He's definitely overrated by some, but he isn't just a role player, he is an integral part of a championship team.

I do however see that twinkle of "autism" you mentioned.

[Ai2death]

what is your problem? what a meltdown...

:facepalm you've reached a new low dude, get back in your cage with Jameer and Lebron23.

[outbreak]

:facepalm you've reached a new low dude, get back in your cage with Jameer and Lebron23.
Don't insult Jameer and Lebron23 like that, warriorfan is hitting euroleague levels of stupidity and repetitiveness.

[Ai2death]

Don't insult Jameer and Lebron23 like that, warriorfan is hitting euroleague levels of stupidity and repetitiveness.

True, was a bit harsh.

[WorldWarriors]

A tad of an understatement my dude. And don't think that a bunch of stans that have shrines of Lebron/MJ supporting your argument makes it any stronger.

He was one of the, if not the best player for USA Basketball in 2014, which was a huge contributing factor to him getting a decent contract last year.

Granted, he is having a shitty start to the year, and everyone blessed with Curry's aura will become undoubtedly better.

He's definitely overrated by some, but he isn't just a role player, he is an integral part of a championship team.

I do however see that twinkle of "autism" you mentioned.

Now I can agree with most of this. He isn't just a role player.

[1manfastbreak]

Lets keep in mind that Klay Thompson is only 25 years old. I can buy the label of "3&D" but it is in my own biased opinion that he is the best 3&D player in the league today.

I think you are selling Klay short though. He has dramatically improved his overall game since his rookie year. Last season he made a huge leap in his ability to attack the basket. He has also sharpened his back to the basket game, with his height he is pretty effective against shorter players in the post. Plus he is usually guarding the opposing team's best wing player, (not always, but often) which is not always positively reflected through statistics.

Regardless, I do think Klay relies on his jumper too often and should get to the free throw line more. Plus with his size he should be a better rebounder at the shooting guard position. I think he just lacks the pitbull personality trait that makes players unique, like Draymond Green.

With that being said, he is the second best three-pointer shooter in the league, and not every player on the team can be a star. People now a days think being a role player is bad. Role players are essential to teams winning championships. Every player on the Warriors has a role and plays with in their role, that is what makes them the best team in the NBA.

[WorldWarriors]

Lets keep in mind that Klay Thompson is only 25 years old. I can buy the label of "3&D" but it is in my own biased opinion that he is the best 3&D player in the league today.

I think you are selling Klay short though. He has dramatically improved his overall game since his rookie year. Last season he made a huge leap in his ability to attack the basket. He has also sharpened his back to the basket game, with his height he is pretty effective against shorter players in the post. Plus he is usually guarding the opposing team's best wing player, (not always, but often) which is not always positively reflected through statistics.

Regardless, I do think Klay relies on his jumper too often and should get to the free throw line more. Plus with his size he should be a better rebounder at the shooting guard position. I think he just lacks the pitbull personality trait that makes players unique, like Draymond Green.

With that being said, he is the second best three-pointer shooter in the league, and not every player on the team can be a star. People now a days think being a role player is bad. Role players are essential to teams winning championships. Every player on the Warriors has a role and plays with in their role, that is what makes them the best team in the NBA.

Being a role player is not bad in and of itself. I just don't think Klay is just a role player.

[SexSymbol]

He does suck this season and his skills are limited. But those skills that he has make him a greater player than you make him out to be.

[outbreak]

Being a role player is not bad in and of itself. I just don't think Klay is just a role player.
There's being a role player who can only play one role and then there's being a good playing playing a role for their team. Klay is the latter. If needed and Curry is struggling he is talented enough to step up.

[warriorfan]

There's being a role player who can only play one role and then there's being a good playing playing a role for their team. Klay is the latter. If needed and Curry is struggling he is talented enough to step up.

Golden State needed Klay to step up in the finals when Curry was getting swarmed with double teams from Half Court.

He gave us 15 ppg / 4 reb / 1 ast on .509 TS...

[bdreason]

2nd best SG in the league. His handles and playmaking abilities are limited, but he's a great defender and an amazing shooter.

[SexSymbol]

2nd best SG in the league. His handles and playmaking abilities are limited, but he's a great defender and an amazing shooter.
Let's not forget he's a great post-up player, and actually has a very rare skill amongst pgs sgs sfs, he's a very good post defender.

[outbreak]

Golden State needed Klay to step up in the finals when Curry was getting swarmed with double teams from Half Court.

He gave us 15 ppg / 4 reb / 1 ast on .509 TS...

I seem to remember him putting up a 30+ game in one of the losses when no one else could score for the warriors....

Klay is one of the best second options in the league. He could perhaps be the best second option scorer. 22ppg on 40+ % from three is pretty great in a second option over the full season.

[1manfastbreak]

Let's also not forget how he can black out from time to time and literally not miss a shot no matter who or what is trying to guard him.

[warriorfan]

Let's also not forget how he can black out from time to time and literally not miss a shot no matter who or what is trying to guard him.

In the regular season vs the Kings maybe...

Where was that in the Finals when we really needed it?

[outbreak]

In the regular season vs the Kings maybe...

Where was that in the Finals when we really needed it?

he did ok in their losses. stepped up when needed. not his fault his teams franchise player shit the bed and couldn't get them over the line in those games.

[warriorfan]

he did ok in their losses. stepped up when needed. not his fault his teams franchise player shit the bed and couldn't get them over the line in those games.

meltdown

[Ai2death]

In the regular season vs the Kings maybe...

Where was that in the Finals when we really needed it?

Curry & Klay both shat the bed hard that series, should of been a sweep. Luckily GSW is so stacked that the "Role Players" came through big time.

[outbreak]

meltdown

says the kid who's now made 4 threads in 2 days about how bad of a player Klay is and is supposedly a warriors fan :roll:

[warriorfan]

Curry & Klay both shat the bed hard that series, should of been a sweep. Luckily GSW is so stacked that the "Role Players" came through big time.

Steph Curry Finals Game 5 Highlights (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si5phRZBlD4)

The only bed Curry shit in was LeBron's. I don't know if you don't know about basketball or are having a meltdown or both but Curry was the one who came through in the Finals, not the role players.

[Ai2death]

Klay arguable outperformed Curry in Game 1, and completely outshone Curry in game 2 vs Cleveland

Game 1 -
Curry:
43 Mins
10-20 FGM/FGA (.500%)
2-6 3PM/3PA (.333%)
4-4 FTM/FTA (1.000%)
4 Reb
8 Ast
0 Blk
2 Stl
1 Pf
4 To
26 Pts

Klay:
39 Mins
5-14 FGM/FGA (.357%)
3-9 3PM/3PA (.333%)
8-8 FTM/FTA (1.000%)
6 Reb
1 Ast
2 Blk
1 Stl
1 Pf
1 To
21 Pts

Game 2-
Curry:
42 Mins
5-23 FGM/FGA (.217%)
2-15 3PM/3PA (.217%)
7-8 FTM/FTA (.875%)
6 Reb
5 Ast
0 Blk
0 Stl
4 Pf
6 To
19 Pts

Klay:
46 Mins
14-28 FGM/FGA (.500%)
4-12 3PM/3PA (.333%)
2-3 FTM/FTA (.667%)
5 Reb
2 Ast
1 Blk
2 Stl
4 Pf
0 To
34 Pts

[Ai2death]

Steph Curry Finals Game 5 Highlights (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si5phRZBlD4)

The only bed Curry shit in was LeBron's. I don't know if you don't know about basketball or are having a meltdown or both but Curry was the one who came through in the Finals, not the role players.

:facepalm

Now i will use your own argument against you... 1 game in a what could be a 7 game series... c'mon man, at least make an intelligent debate. Troll harder douche

[warriorfan]

Klay arguable outperformed Curry in Game 1, and completely outshone Curry in game 2 vs Cleveland

Game 1 -
Curry:
43 Mins
10-20 FGM/FGA (.500%)
2-6 3PM/3PA (.333%)
4-4 FTM/FTA (1.000%)
4 Reb
8 Ast
0 Blk
2 Stl
1 Pf
4 To
26 Pts

Klay:
39 Mins
5-14 FGM/FGA (.357%)
3-9 3PM/3PA (.333%)
8-8 FTM/FTA (1.000%)
6 Reb
1 Ast
2 Blk
1 Stl
1 Pf
1 To
21 Pts

Game 2-
Curry:
42 Mins
5-23 FGM/FGA (.217%)
2-15 3PM/3PA (.217%)
7-8 FTM/FTA (.875%)
6 Reb
5 Ast
0 Blk
0 Stl
4 Pf
6 To
19 Pts

Klay:
46 Mins
14-28 FGM/FGA (.500%)
4-12 3PM/3PA (.333%)
2-3 FTM/FTA (.667%)
5 Reb
2 Ast
1 Blk
2 Stl
4 Pf
0 To
34 Pts

You post only 1/4th of the stats from the Finals while Cherry Picking Klay's best games and Curry's worst?

You are being intellectually dishonest right now.

And you are also having a meltdown.

[riseagainst]

Love you, OP...but no shit.

Klay, if relied upon to create his own shot frequently, would look a lot more pedestrian.

:lol
:roll:

[Ai2death]

You post only 1/4th of the stats from the Finals while Cherry Picking Klay's best games and Curry's worst?

You are being intellectually dishonest right now.

And you are also having a meltdown.

Post the rest then? Meltdown? Is that the only word you know?

You are just showing you are a dumbass. Plain & simple.
I've made my point to which you are to stupid to see, you're probably not even from the bay area. Probably just some dumb redneck hillbilly who just f'd your own sister.

Have a nice day

[outbreak]

You post only 1/4th of the stats from the Finals while Cherry Picking Klay's best games and Curry's worst?

You are being intellectually dishonest right now.

And you are also having a meltdown.

You discount klays best games and say he played badly. Just the same thing as you are doing.

[warriorfan]

You discount klays best games and say he played badly. Just the same thing as you are doing.

No I was accounting for the entire series.

Final's Stats (For the entire Finals, Not discounting ANY games.)
K.Thompson: 15 ppg / 4 reb / 1 ast / .509 TS
Steph Curry: 26 ppg / 5 reb / 6 ast / .585 TS

At a first glance of these stats you would assume that Klay Thompson was the one receiving constant double teams from Half Court. However we all know that it was Curry whom was receiving some of the most defensive attention we have seen in NBA Finals history. Klay Thompson's scoring and efficiency should of increased. This is not the case however, we see a major decline in scoring and efficiency and playmaking from Thompson. He ended up under-performing while seeing way less defensive attention than he did during the regular season.

[Ai2death]

Complete finals stat averages:

Curry
42.5 Mins
5.2 Reb
6.3 Ast
0.2 Blk
1.8 Stl
2.2 Pf
4.7 To
26 Pts

Klay
38 Mins
4.3 Reb
1.7 Ast
1 Blk
0.5 Stl
3.3 Pf
0.8 To
15.8 Pts


Curry should be better, he is the star player, Klay however is more then a 3&D guy Thats the argument here, not that he is better than Curry.

Also, who did Curry have to guard on D... a 3rd string guard in Delly?
Klay had a few stretches on Bron and also had op guard a streaky JR Smith who can get hot instantly

[warriorfan]

Complete finals stat averages:

Curry
42.5 Mins
5.2 Reb
6.3 Ast
0.2 Blk
1.8 Stl
2.2 Pf
4.7 To
26 Pts

Klay
38 Mins
4.3 Reb
1.7 Ast
1 Blk
0.5 Stl
3.3 Pf
0.8 To
15.8 Pts


Curry should be better, he is the star player, Klay however is more then a 3&D guy Thats the argument here, not that he is better than Curry.



15 points per game, 1 assist per game, these are numbers that are consistent with a 3&D role player level player.

[Uncle Drew]

Meltdown.

[outbreak]

http://i.imgsafe.org/57a0fe3.png

[warriorfan]

http://i.imgsafe.org/57a0fe3.png

Some posters are just having a tough time coming to grip with reality. Klay Thompson is a spot up 3 point shooter with good defense and poor ball handling and playmaking. This is the definition of a 3&D role player.

[Gus Hemmingway]

http://i.imgsafe.org/57a0fe3.png
:lol :lol :lol :lol

[houston]

he more than that. He basically lightskin Ray Allen

[Monta Ellis MVP]

he more than that. He basically lightskin Ray Allen

I'm a lifelong Pacers fan but I also used to follow the Sonics back in the day as well. I have to say this is a huge insult to Ray Allen. Klay Thompson does not have the all around skill set that Ray Allen possesses. Ray Allen was much better at creating his own offense and creating for others as well. Klay Thompson wasn't even as good as old Ray Allen who was on another level of clutch factor when compared to Klay Thompson. Old Man Ray Allen was banging 3 pointers to save the entire Finals for LeBron while Klay Thompson was fouling out of games with 5 points.

[WorldWarriors]

I'm a lifelong Pacers fan but I also used to follow the Sonics back in the day as well. I have to say this is a huge insult to Ray Allen. Klay Thompson does not have the all around skill set that Ray Allen possesses. Ray Allen was much better at creating his own offense and creating for others as well. Klay Thompson wasn't even as good as old Ray Allen who was on another level of clutch factor when compared to Klay Thompson. Old Man Ray Allen was banging 3 pointers to save the entire Finals for LeBron while Klay Thompson was fouling out of games with 5 points.


Not an insult but definitely selling Ray Allen short.

Ray Allen before that knee injury was ridiculous.

[Crimsonrain777]

Klay Thompson is nothing more than a 3&D role player. he is not a good ball handler and cannot create offense due to his terrible BBIQ. He plays good defense and is spot up 3 point shooter.

Klay Thompson is a 3 and D player. that i agree with

[warriorfan]

You heard it. Klay Thompson is the light skinned Ray Allen.

Only on ISH.

[outbreak]

Klay Thompson is nothing more than a 3&D role player. he is not a good ball handler and cannot create offense due to his terrible BBIQ. He plays good defense and is spot up 3 point shooter.
http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/mssd.gif

[warriorfan]

http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/mssd.gif

http://www.propertymanagementinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/free-rent21.jpg

[Nick Young]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nyBpt9tRsg

Don't know many "role players" capable of doing that
Gerald Green, Nick Young and JR Smith are a few examples that come to mind.

[warriorfan]

Gerald Green, Nick Young and JR Smith are a few examples that come to mind.

I actually like this comparison.

[WayOfWade]

If anything, today has just proven OP's point, Klay relied almost exclusively on 3's today

[FireDavidKahn]

:confusedshrug: The best 3&D player ever.

[dubeta]

Slightly ahead of Draymond as the best player on the Warriors

[TommyGriffin]

Steph Curry Finals Game 5 Highlights (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si5phRZBlD4)

The only bed Curry shit in was LeBron's. I don't know if you don't know about basketball or are having a meltdown or both but Curry was the one who came through in the Finals, not the role players.

:roll:

[TrueBlue89]

Warriors are loaded. You have Draymond Green ****ing around and getting a triple double every other night, Klay who's one of the most explosive scorers in the League & a mini LeBron in Iguodala. Not to mention athletic freaks like Ezeli & Barnes and one of the best defensive centers in Bogut.

Stacked AF. Best team in NBA history. About 4/5 surefire hall of famers on that team.

[CarlosBoozer]

If anything, today has just proven OP's point, Klay relied almost exclusively on 3's today
So what? 39 points 7 rebounds is still impressive, no role player can do that :facepalm

[dunksby]

He is revolutionizing the 3 and D role by taking over the team :lol

[Mike Armstrong]

Klay Thompson is nothing more than a 3&D role player. he is not a good ball handler and cannot create offense due to his terrible BBIQ. He plays good defense and is spot up 3 point shooter.
Just because 3 & D are his specialties, doesn't mean he is a role player. He is a 3 & D star.

[You Cant Ban Me]

remember when you use to criticize me op for calling him the king of bird seeds

[Chadwin]

assisted on 93% of his threes and 73% of his twos

bird fed

basically prime Danny Green with more shot attempts

[Wally450]

Only time a actually agree with OP.

[Mike Armstrong]

assisted on 93% of his threes and 78% of his twos

bird fed

basically prime Danny Green with more shot attempts
That sounds insane, but I don't know what to compare it to. What are the percentages for assisted on 3s and 2s for star shooters and role player shooters?

[You Cant Ban Me]

assisted on 93% of his threes and 78% of his twos

bird fed

basically prime Danny Green with more shot attempts
http://i60.tinypic.com/33crseq.jpg

Steph Can only shove so many points down his throat til we have to take a stand and say hey bro...create your own shot

[Chadwin]

That sounds insane, but I don't know what to compare it to. What are the percentages for assisted on 3s and 2s for star shooters and role player shooters?

look at Curry

assisted

twos: .366
threes: .575

[Chadwin]

That sounds insane, but I don't know what to compare it to. What are the percentages for assisted on 3s and 2s for star shooters and role player shooters?

I edited...mobile typo...it's 73% on twos..still insane

[Mike Armstrong]

look at Curry

assisted

twos: .366
threes: .575
Of course they will be worse than Curry's. Curry is insanely good, and also the point guard. What about star SGs (Ray Allen/James Harden/etc) vs role player SGs (Danny Green/Wesley Matthews/JR Smith/etc)?

[WorldWarriors]

Of course they will be worse than Curry's. Curry is insanely good, and also the point guard. What about star SGs (Ray Allen/James Harden/etc) vs role player SGs (Danny Green/Wesley Matthews/JR Smith/etc)?
Ray Allen would be a good comparison. Harden always has the ball in his hands so it will be interesting to see the percentage on his shots.

[Mike Armstrong]

Ray Allen would be a good comparison. Harden always has the ball in his hands so it will be interesting to see the percentage on his shots.
Good point, I over simplified "Shooting guard" with that comparison. Maybe Reggie Miller would be a good replacement comparison. Trying to think if there are good current star shooting SGs in the league.

[Chadwin]

What are Klay's numbers like with Steph out of the game?

[Mike Armstrong]

What are Klay's numbers like with Steph out of the game?
Probably a higher usage rate.

[WorldWarriors]

Good point, I over simplified "Shooting guard" with that comparison. Maybe Reggie Miller would be a good replacement comparison. Trying to think if there are good current star shooting SGs in the league. JJ Redick would be good. He's been surging recently.

[WorldWarriors]

Probably a higher usage rate. I don't think it goes up a lot. If Steph and Draymond are out of the game then it's usually Livingston or Iguodala setting him up. He can create on occasion but his money is back cuts and 3s. He'll hit the mid range when he's hot.

[dubeta]

Think about this..



If you replaced Klay for Harden, the Warriors would be much worse


That alone tells you how good Klay is, he's a top 10 player in the league (Draymond is top 5 btw)

[AirBonner]

Think about this..



If you replaced Klay for Harden, the Warriors would be much worse


That alone tells you how good Klay is, he's a top 10 player in the league (Draymond is top 5 btw)
This. They make the game so much easier for Curry

[WorldWarriors]

Think about this..



If you replaced Klay for Harden, the Warriors would be much worse


That alone tells you how good Klay is, he's a top 10 player in the league (Draymond is top 5 btw) Where would Houston be with Klay? Would they be better? I doubt it.

[dubeta]

Where would Houston be with Klay? Would they be better? I doubt it.

They'd probably be fighting GSW for #1 in the West


Imagine the entire lane freed for Dwight, with Klay providing spacing??

[Smoke117]

Think about this..



If you replaced Klay for Harden, the Warriors would be much worse


That alone tells you how good Klay is, he's a top 10 player in the league (Draymond is top 5 btw)

Dubeta being an idiot as usual...

[DMAVS41]

Dubeta being an idiot as usual...

He's right about the Warriors being way worse with Harden though...they would be far inferior with Harden instead of Klay.

[pauk]

If he is a spotup shooter / 3pt role player, so was ~2006 Ray Allen....

[Rocketswin2013]

Curry and Thompson almost never play at their best together. When Thompson gets hot, Curry falls off and vice-versa.

[WorldWarriors]

Curry and Thompson almost never play at their best together. When Thompson gets hot, Curry falls off and vice-versa.

It's weird how that happens. I think there was 1 game where they both scored 30 points exactly. But Klay is more off than on so far.

I don't care who scores as long as we win. Ian Clarke can go off and I'll be happy

[Nash]

Kobe was Shaq's role player

[Inferno]

It's weird how that happens. I think there was 1 game where they both scored 30 points exactly. But Klay is more off than on so far.

I don't care who scores as long as we win. Ian Clarke can go off and I'll be happy

:applause:

[Andrei89]

Claims he's a Warrior fan yet downplays every single one of Curry's teammates. :lol


Warriorfan is Mr. Jabbar

[WorldWarriors]

Warriorfan is Mr. Jabbar

That would explain a lot if true.

[WorldWarriors]

:applause: I don't know how I wound up in this thread. But whatever, lol. Klay, Dray, Slo-Mo IDAF. Get them buckets.:oldlol:

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

It's weird how that happens. I think there was 1 game where they both scored 30 points exactly. But Klay is more off than on so far.

I don't care who scores as long as we win. Ian Clarke can go off and I'll be happy
:applause: pretty much this.

[AintNoSunshine]

Klay Thompson is nothing more than a 3&D role player. he is not a good ball handler and cannot create offense due to his terrible BBIQ. He plays good defense and is spot up 3 point shooter.


Curry isn't even a 3&D guy because he can't play a lick of defense. He could be a good complementary spot up shooter for the KING tho.

[CarlosBoozer]

Klay's consistency this season has been confusing lol, so many random bursts and off nights.

[Wiltside]

Warriorfan is Mr. Jabbar
No I'm not.

[AirBonner]

No I'm not.
logged in the wrong alt brotha :lol

[bizil]

Thompson is LEGIT one of the top three two way SG's in the world. And in general a top 3 SG in the world. THAT MEANS he's MORE than a 3&D role player. He averages 21-22 points a night AND provides great defense. He's not a great passer or rebounder for his position though.

So he's not like an MJ, Kobe, or Wade type who dominates all the facets (scoring, passing, rebounding their position, defense). But he's still MORE than a 3 and D role player. 3&D role players are guys like Posey, Battier, Bowen, Ariza, etc. Klay can be a great shooter-scorer type like Reggie, Dale Ellis, Glen Rice, Ray Ray, etc. He's just on a team with a guy who can score BETTER THAN HIM!! And the ULTIMATE shooter-scorer type! So instead of being the #1 scoring option, Klay is a very good to great #2 scoring option.

[scm5]

Klay can post tho. His post up game is honestly pretty good.

He just can't dribble as well as a guard should be able to dribble in the NBA.

[Jameerthefear]

bump

[Ben Simmons]

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