An orthopedic surgeon thinks Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson should be back by the 2020 playoffs.

Thompson tore his left ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 Finals.

“Again, nine to 12 months is the return window if there aren't any setbacks,” Dr. Beyer told CBS Sports. “Thompson was injured in June, that would put him back around March on the front end of that. Certainly by the playoffs is very reasonable.”

The Warriors are going to be cautious with Klay Thompson since they gave him a five-year max contract this summer worth $190 million. Klay’s long-term health is very important to the organization.

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Thompson averaged 21.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists for the Warriors last season. The five-time All-Star shot 46.7 percent from the field, 40.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free-throw line.

In the 2019 playoffs, Thompson put up 20.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists. The Warriors lost to the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals in six games.

Golden State acquired All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell in a sign-and-trade deal with the Brooklyn Nets after Kevin Durant agreed to sign with Brooklyn. Russell and Stephen Curry will share the backcourt together while Thompson is rehabbing.

Warriors fans can’t wait to see Thompson back in the lineup, but they certainly want the guard to take his time and not rush anything.