Klay Thompson Suffers a Torn ACL
Thompson agrees to a five-year contract extension with the Golden State Warriors
The All-Star guard is expected to miss the entire 2020-21 NBA season.
The Golden State Warriors have announced that All-Star guard Klay Thompson has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. The injury occurred during Thompson's rehab for a torn Achilles tendon that he suffered in the 2019 NBA Finals. The injury is a major blow for the Warriors, who are hoping to return to contention after a disappointing 2019-20 season. Thompson is one of the league's best shooters and is a key part of the Warriors' success. He averaged 21.5 points per game last season and shot 40.2% from three-point range. The Warriors are expected to be without Thompson for the entire 2020-21 season. Thompson is expected to undergo surgery to repair the ACL soon. The recovery time for an ACL injury is typically 6-9 months. Thompson is expected to miss the entire 2020-21 NBA season and could also miss the start of the 2021-22 season.
The Warriors signed Thompson to a five-year, $190 million contract extension in December 2019. The deal will keep Thompson with the Warriors through the 2024-25 season. Thompson is one of the most popular players in the league and is a key part of the Warriors' success. He is a four-time NBA All-Star and has helped the Warriors win three NBA championships. Thompson is expected to be a key part of the Warriors' future success when he returns from injury.
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