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Klay Thompson will make his debut for the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.
Thompson posted a clip from Space Jam when Bill Murray said "perhaps I could be of some assistance" on his page.
Bill Murray is Thompson's spirit animal. I am so excited to see all the craziness! Let's get it.
The guard missed the entire 2020-21 season and the start of this year because of a torn Achilles. He hasn't played a competitive game since the NBA finals in June of last year, when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament.
Thompson will be able to return to the court for the first time in 31 months.
He was one of the best two-way players in the NBA with five straight All-Star selections before his injury.
Thompson averaged at least 20 points per game over the course of the last three seasons, while shooting 42.3 percent from three-point range. He was a key part of the Warriors reaching the NBA Finals in five straight seasons while winning three titles.
Golden State missed out on the playoffs in the last two years, but his return will be a big boost to the team.
The Warriors are one of the top teams in the NBA this year and Stephen Curry is in the running for his third NBA Most Valuable Player award. The rest of the backcourt has excelled, with Andrew and Jordan dominating both ends of the court.
Golden State could bring Thompson along slowly as he works his way back to full strength.
The Warriors will be difficult to beat this season if the veteran can return to his previous level of play. Their 29-9 record is second in the NBA behind the Phoenix Suns.
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