Opening night of next season. That’s currently Klay Thompson‘s target date for his return from an Achilles tear. But it’s both an ambitious and floating target. Thompson tore his Achilles in November. Next season likely will begin before the year mark of his recovery.
“Could be a few weeks after (the season opener),” Thompson said. “Could be a month after. But it’s definitely going to be geared toward the very beginning of the season.”
Thompson delivered that piece of news in a free-flowing, candid 17-minute press conference with reporters before the Warriors’ Sunday afternoon game against the Jazz. It was the first time Thompson has spoken with local reporters since tearing his Achilles. He revealed plenty.
