NBA salary expert Bobby Marks spoke about the contract issue of Warriors backcourt veteran Klay Thompson while on a show. It looks like Marks isn't optimistic about Klay's next contract this summer, which is about to become a full free agent and will enter the free market, and he doesn't think any team will offer Klay a similar three-year, $75 million contract.
In the NBA regular season this season, Klay's performance has not been particularly ideal. He made a total of 50 appearances for the team, averaging 30 minutes per game6 minutes, with an average of 17 per game3 points 35 rebounds and 22 assists 06 steals 05 blocks and 42 percent shooting5% and 37 three-point shooting3% and 91 free throw percentage8%。Klay's overall performance was undoubtedly very disappointing, his offensive efficiency was very mediocre, and his shot selection was a mess. Most crucially, his performance on the defensive end is also speechless. Klay's defensive efficiency is ranked 233rd in the league, and his net efficiency is also low at -18. When he is on the field, the team is basically in a state of losing points. Considering that the Warriors are a team with a record of more than 50%, Klay's performance is indeed a bit too bad. Klay's start to the season was a shambles, and although his form improved slightly, he soon saw a noticeable decline.
Probably also due to a series of poor performances in recent times, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has also gradually lost trust in Klay. Klay had lost his starting spot in the final game before the All-Star break and was on the team's bench for the first time since his rookie season. Judging from the Warriors' operation, Klay's position in the team has also been significantly shaken, and it is not particularly easy for him to regain the starting position.
In fact, Klay's catch-and-shoot ability is still good, and if he can stay calm enough and avoid some bad shooting options, his offensive efficiency will be greatly improved, and his influence on the court will be greater. It's just that with Klay's performance this season, it is indeed unlikely that any team other than the Warriors will be willing to give him a long-term contract. It is also unknown if Klay will accept a short-term one-year contract and regain the trust of other teams through his performances. I don't know if the Warriors will offer Klay a decent long-term contract extension considering his huge contributions to the team.
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