Following a 15-2 start to the season, the Golden State Warriors continue to get positive news. After missing two seasons with an ACL and Achilles injury, Klay Thompson seems to be nearing a long-awaited return to Steve Kerr’s rotation.
Along with scrimmaging, the guard has reportedly been cleared to fully return to practices with the Warriors. Despite the end of his long rehab, Thompson is holding on to one grudge.
When the NBA announced the player list for its 75th-anniversary team, Thompson was one of the players left on the outside looking in. Thompson initially took issue with being snubbed, posting multiple responses on social media.
Along with tweets and posts on Instagram, Thompson unveiled a custom No. 77 Warriors practice jersey as an ode to being left off the anniversary team. Although it’s been a month since the NBA 75 list was announced, the three-time NBA champion is still rocking his No. 77 jersey.
At practice on Tuesday, Thompson was spotted going through drills while wearing his No. 77 jersey.
Via @BleacherReport on Twitter:
Klay's still rocking the No. 77 jersey after getting snubbed from the #NBA75 list 😂
(via @KerithBurke)pic.twitter.com/moO8XRfbLf
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 23, 2021
Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:
Klay putting in work while rocking the 77 jersey 🤣 pic.twitter.com/xNY2dhEbTe
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) November 23, 2021
Via @NickFriedell on Twitter:
Klay, rocking the 77 jersey, getting some shots up after practice. pic.twitter.com/zoeLDJag9O
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) November 23, 2021
When he makes his highly anticipated return to the floor, it will not be a surprise if Thompson has a chip on his shoulder due to being left on the list.
