Klay Thompson's start to the season has seen him dialed in from all area codes, already showing signs of being in mid-season shape shooting the ball and defending with a new-found vigor — most recently admitting to aiming at averaging a block per game.
But his backcourt mate Stephen Curry has been mostly impressed with his improved playmaking — now a more mature, less errant passer that knows just when to make the play and when to keep it himself.
“He’s taken another step in his game. Just the experience that he’s had in his career, every year he’s gotten better and I think this year he’s shown how at the end of the season he carried it over to the beginning of this year,” Curry said, according to Janie McCauley of The Associated Press. “Historically he hadn’t started seasons well but this year he’s locked in. He’s obviously shooting the ball well and playing great defense, but I think the biggest thing is his playmaking in situations where he’s drawing a crowd.”
“He’s making great decisions setting guys up and just playing under control for the most part this entire season.”
Thompson's playmaking isn't showing in the assist column, but the Golden State Warriors have been known to keep stats like hockey assists (also known as pass-to-assist), which has him near the top as a willing, and now effective ball distributor.
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