On the stage of passion and struggle in the NBA, Thompson, a 34-year-old veteran, has really made people feel a little mixed recently. He's always been the Warriors' three-point rain maker, but lately, it looks like his "machine" has gone awry.
Let's talk about the Warriors vs. Suns game first. The Warriors barely held on to their home court, thanks to Curry's decisive three-pointer, but what about Thompson? They sat on the bench at critical moments and only scored 5 and 8 points in the whole game. Thinking about the $48 million contract rejection incident, it now seems that Thompson is really using his performance to push the big contract out step by step.
Thompson's situation is reminiscent of players in NBA history who gambled on their future contracts. Some bet successfully, like Jimmy Butler or Tobias Harris, and their bets win beautifully. But Thompson, at the moment, seems to be more like one of those stars who have made a big gamble and fallen from the top.
The Warriors' offer of a two-year, $48 million contract is definitely a good option for a veteran in his 30s. But Thompson turned it down at the time, and he pursued a higher max contract. However, the reality is harsh, and so far this season, Thompson's performance has fallen far short of expectations. Only 5 points against the Suns were scored, and the previous performance against the 76ers and Nets could only be described as mediocre.
In the past two weeks, whenever the game has reached a critical moment, Thompson has almost always been set to withdraw. It's not just a distrust of him personally, it's a helpless move on the way to victory by the Warriors. Now Thompson is no longer the core of the team, and the Warriors have a higher winning rate without his finishing lineup.
So far this season, Thompson is averaging 16With 9 points, both shooting and three-point shooting percentage hit career lows. The defensive end is also much worse than before, and it is difficult to be considered an elite player anymore. Considering that he now earns a whopping $43.22 million a year, such a performance is clearly unqualified.
The Warriors are still going strong under Curry's leadership, and Kuminga is gradually showing superstar potential. The Warriors still have a few years to contend for a championship, but with Thompson's increasingly underwhelming performance, his future is a big question mark. Now it seems that he really lost his big contract this year. Maximum salary contract? That wasn't something he should be thinking about anymore. Even that two-year, $48 million pension contract, looking at it now, is the Warriors' generosity and tolerance towards him.
So, fans, what do you think of Thompson's current situation? Did he really lose the big contract? Does he still have a chance to turn things around in the coming days? Welcome to leave your views in the comment area and discuss the future of this former three-point rain maker. February** Dynamic Incentive Program