Klay Thompson Says He Was At His Peak Before his ACL Injury

Klay Thompson has lamented the torn ACL he sustained in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals.

The Golden State Warriors forward says he had never played better in his life in the period before his injury.

Speaking to the Athletic, Klay Thompson was philosophical about his bad luck. He said that it’s “just the humbling part of sports.”

“I felt like the best version I’ve ever felt of myself in that NBA Finals,” Klay Thompson said.

“I kid you not.”

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“I think about that every day,” Thompson continued.

“That’s just the humbling part of sports — when you feel like you’re at your best, something traumatic can happen. But I honestly felt like I was at the peak of my NBA career up to that point. I was at my best. 

“The way I was shooting the ball, the way I was playing defense. I felt like I was one of the best players out there. In past series, or Finals, you know, I’ve been able to defer. But in that series, I felt like I was just, like, as close to unstoppable as I’ve ever been.”

Klay Thompson is also optimistic about the Warriors’ title chances this season. For what feels like the 100th time this offseason, a Golden State player has publicly relished their new underdog status.

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“It’s going to be fun, and I love the dudes we got. We’ve got a young team. I’m excited for D’Angelo (Russell), for him to come to a winner. I’m excited for Willie Cauley-Stein, who is super talented and I know he’s hungry, I’m excited for Loon (Kevon Looney). He’s coming into his own.

“I’m seeing him in Japan running camps and stuff and that man might’ve spoken 30 words in the last four years. To see him leading drills and teaching and coming into his own, I can see the confidence he has. I’m just excited, man. Obviously, we know Steph and Dray and me. Jordan (Poole) is talented. I watched him in summer league. He’s got skills. It will be fun.”