The arrival of Chris Paul represented a big change for the Golden State Warriors.
The veteran is expected to start from the bench but coach Steve Kerr is still studying solutions to have him play alongside Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. The coach anticipated something during the media day, saying that Thompson could also be used by big wing. Kerr explained that Klay has the physicality to mark even low post players and opposing “fours” in general, especially in pick and roll situations.
Steve Kerr says Klay Thompson will play power forward in some Warriors lineups this year 🧐
“We’re thinking Klay can guard as a four this year. We’ll put him in coverage where he’s having to defend pick-and-roll as a four.”
(via @NBCSWarriors)pic.twitter.com/T6E8JadDEz
– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 4, 2023
It would be curious to see Thompson in the power forward role, a choice consistent with the concept of small ball of which the Warriors were openers.
