In the sixth game of the finals, Thompson tore the cruciate ligament of his knee and was seriously injured. It is reported that he will not fully recover until February-March next season, which means that he is likely to miss many games next season.
The impact on the Warriors is really too great, but under the premise that Thompson's anterior cruciate ligament is torn and he will miss more than half of the new season, the Warriors did not hesitate to give Thompson a top salary. This is a five-year contract of $654.38+90 million!
According to the advice of medical experts, Thompson's five-year maximum salary will not last for two years, which is equivalent to Thompson's "free" salary for two years. The friendship between the Warriors and Thompson is certainly worthwhile, but the Warriors will inevitably suffer.
Even if you successfully apply to the league for a special case of injury, such a space is a drop in the bucket for the Warriors. Warriors' backcourt defense in the new season is worrying. Neither Curry nor Russell are good defenders. If Thompson can't play again, maybe the Warriors really have to worry about playoff tickets.
Thompson was selected by Warriors in the first round of 20 1 1 and spent the first eight years of his career in Warriors. He is famous for his top three-pointer level, and together with Curry, he is called "Splash Brothers". In these eight seasons, Thompson was selected as an All-Star five times, the best third team twice and the best defensive team once. 20 16- 17 scored a career-high 60 points in the third quarter. In this season's game against Bulls, he hit 14 3-pointers in a single game, setting a new record for shooting 3-pointers in a single game in NBA.
Thompson's record has fully demonstrated its value. For warriors, leaving Thompson is half the battle. The gamble of renewing the contract is also the best promise of the Warriors boss to the fans.