Klay Thompson is impressed with what he's seeing from Kawhi
Leonard and the Toronto Raptors this season.
Ahead of Friday's game between the Raptors and Golden State
Warriors, the four-time All-Star was asked about his opinion on
this Toronto team. In response, Thompson was very complimentary
about the Raptors and said he wouldn't be surprised if this week's
matchup between the two powerhouses ends up being a preview of the
2019 NBA Finals.
"Right now they are the best," Thompson told the media earlier
this week. "I expect them to be there probably throughout the whole
season. They got tremendous length, they got so many two-way
players, obviously, Kawhi [Leonard] is back and playing at an MVP
level, and Kyle Lowry is a great leader as well as — he's a bulldog
out there."
"It's going to be a great test for us," he continued. "Who
knows, it might be a preview of June. But they've got something
really special up there in Canada right now."
Klay Thompson can see a Warriors vs. Raptors
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— Dime (@DimeUPROXX)
November 27, 2018
Led by Kawhi Leonard, who is averaging 24.7 points and 8.5
rebounds per game, the Raptors currently have the best record in
the NBA. They're also the hottest team in the league having won
five straight games ahead of their matchup with the Memphis
Grizzlies on Wednesday.
The Warriors, meanwhile, have had their ups and downs so far
this season. They got off to a tremendous start in winning 10 of
their first 11 games, but they're .500 since Stephen Curry suffered
an injury on Nov. 8.
Nevertheless, the Warriors remain the favourites to emerge from
the Western Conference. Curry is expected to return to the lineup
soon and DeMarcus Cousins, a four-time All-Star the team signed in
the offseason, is looking to return after Christmas.
A lot could change between now and June, but, as Thompson
alluded to, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Raptors and
Warriors in the NBA Finals based on how the opening month of this
season has played out.
Raptors vs Warriors: Friday 30 November
@ 12:00pm AEDT on ESPN Australia/New Zealand and
NBA League
Pass.