Klay Thompson has checked virtually every single box on his road to his first NBA game in two years. The Golden State Warriors have stayed patient with their sidelined splash brother, which has pushed his return date aside in the process.

With the best record in the NBA, there's been no reason to rush him back. That's why they're reportedly planning to start him immediately upon his return. That's how ready he's going to be when he takes the court.

His latest milestone is one that should bring a smile to any Warriors fan's eyes – Klay Thompson is back alongside Stephen Curry in practice.

After being made witness to the Splash Brothers' dominance for basically half a decade, to go cold turkey for two entire years was a tough exercise in patience. But after several reports and sightings of Klay Thompson, this may be the one that shows he's truly ready for action.

The Warriors have already looked like the title favorites this season. Adding Klay Thompson to that mix elevates them to a tier all to their own. With more than half the season to go, he'll have plenty of runway to get his reps before the postseason rolls around.