West and Kerr were also among the strong advocates not to trade Thompson when Kevin Love became av…

West and Kerr were also among the strong advocates not to trade Thompson when Kevin Love became available in the summer of 2014. That’s considered one of the best non-trade decisions in league history. Thompson soon morphed into one of the best shooting guards in basketball and a perfect fit next to Curry. They won their first title the following June. “Everyone knows the incredible shooting, kind of the unconscious nature of his play,” Kerr said. “He and Steph both share that. People know Captain Klay, China Klay, you know, the fun-hearted guy. But I don’t know that people understand what a killer competitor Klay is. Ultimately that’s what made him a champion.”