How Klay Thompson Is Using Michael Jordan as Inspiration to Evolve His Game

• Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson is looking to evolve as he enters his mid-30s
• He revealed his coach, Steve Kerr used Michael Jordan as an example for the change
• Thompson has made an outstanding comeback to action from two serious injuries

Klay Thompson recently turned 33 and has made a remarkable comeback from two career-threatening injuries in 2019 and 2020, playing a crucial role as the Golden State Warriors won their fourth NBA title in eight years.

As he enters the twilight years of his successful career, he reveals that Steve Kerr told him how Michael Jordan evolved his game in his mid-30s.

One half of the Splash Brothers, he scored 42 in the Warriors' last game against the Houston Rockets, draining 12 three-pointers as the reigning NBA champions bounced back to win 116-101.

That performance saw Thompson become the first player in NBA history to make 12 3-pointers in multiple games in a season, per ESPN.

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Thompson using Jordan as motivation

After dropping that spectacular display, the four-time NBA champion revealed his conversation with Warriors coach, Kerr and assistant coach, Bruce Fraser about evolving his game.

"He used Michael Jordan as an example of how when he got into his mid-30s, he became such an incredible low post player. Not saying I'm Mike or anything, I'm just saying I can evolve in other areas," Thompson said via NBC Sports.

He revealed that Fraser told him to get the triple-doubles and become versatile.

Thompson will go down as the best catch-and-shoot player in the history of the game. For several years, he was one of the best two-way players.

The sharpshooter has averaged 3.5 rebounds per game in his career. On Friday night against Houston, he grabbed seven rebounds.

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Thompson on Warriors' playoff chances

Sports Brief also reported on Thompson boldly saying he has no worries about the Warriors making the playoffs.

The defending champions are currently seventh in the West with a 30-30 record, reflecting their inconsistent campaign.

However, Thompson is not worried and said it was important to reach the playoffs healthy and with a decent seeding.