The Golden State Warriors made drastic changes this summer, overhauling their familiar roster, which also made many fans lament that the dynasty has come to an end. However, Klay Thompson's father, Mychal Thompson, who also played in the NBA in the past, believes that the change in the lineup will not affect the team. Stephen Curry will break out next year; in fact, he believes that Curry next year will be the strongest in his career.
After Kevin Durant leaves the team, Curry will have to adapt to life without a superstar around him; to make matters worse, Klay Thompson, who has played alongside him for many years, will also miss at least half of the season due to an ACL tear. , Klay's father believes that the 2019-20 season will be a possible breakout season for Curry.
"Now, they won't be as invincible as last year; so I predict that without having to share the ball, Steph will be able to set a new league record with 500 three-pointers in the new season. He will return to where we were a few years ago. The MVP skills I saw.”
Mychal Thompson, on SiriusXM NBA Radio
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The current league record holder for three-pointers made in a season happens to be the 402 that Curry set during his MVP season in 2015-16. While he was setting records, the Warriors had a crazy season of 73 wins and 9 losses; at the same time, Klay also silently made 276 outside shots, becoming the Warriors' second-highest scorer.
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Last season, Klay took 599 outside shots and made 241 goals; Curry made 354 goals in 810 shots. Assuming Thompson returns after the All-Star break, it does give Curry a lot of time and space to surpass his own record. However, don't forget that the Warriors brought in D'Angelo Russell during the summer vacation. His three-pointers last season were only 7 behind KT. In the new season, he will take over Thompson's position and become the Warriors' second choice in outside offense, but his presence may also affect the possibility of Curry challenging the record...
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After Klay Thompson is exempted from the game, Curry will undoubtedly face the toughest challenge since the Warriors dynasty; however, when his son returns, Mychal believes that the Warriors will once again return to the level of defending champions in the Western Conference:
Next season is Draymond Green's contract year, and he has enough motivation to have a great year. So I think Curry plus Green, and then there is D'Angelo Russell's return with the gun, and other newly signed role players, I think they are just right. Before Klay returns with 100%, they will probably fall into the fifth or sixth seed. Then when he comes back, the Warriors will start to do big things.
Mychal Thompson, on SiriusXM NBA Radio
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