The Golden State Warriors welcomed the veteran point guard Chris Paul to their franchise this off-season. The move received major criticism for the Warriors having to ship out Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards. Amidst all these, Klay Thompson is excited to play alongside his new teammate.

Recently, he got the opportunity to talk about it. He candidly voiced his opinion. Revealing a few interesting details, the 4x Champion delved deep into his thoughts on Chris Paul.

Klay Thompson is thrilled to have Chris Paul

In the latest episode of Podcast P with Paul George, Klay Thompson admitted talking to Chris Paul over texts after the deal received confirmation. His added excitement fuels by the fact that he would now have a teammate that he can beat in golf. He said, “Playing Andre and Steph isn’t that fun half the time,” addressing how difficult he finds it to defeat Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala on the links.

Klay claimed himself to be a fan of CP3 as the Splash Brother is “excited to pick his brain”. He then reminisced about the time when Chris ran the show against Kobe Bryant‘s Los Angeles Lakers. “I remember for five straight possessions, he got the ball screen, and he scored on every single player on the court,” Klay said, reflecting on the ‘Point God’s’ legacy.

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His excitement to play alongside Chris is apparent as he feels, “To be able to play with someone like Chris is an honor”. So, it all comes down to whether this new Warriors setup can gel together. But a slight concern remains constant.

Can Chris Paul stay fit enough to settle in?

Chris Paul struggled to keep fit on several crucial occasions in the past. His frequent absence from the play-off games for his previous franchise often frustrated the supporters. The 38-year-old’s place in the starting five is also under question according to CBS Sports.

With these many uncertainties wandering over this trade, CP3 is bound to be highly scrutinized for every mistake he makes. Both the player and the franchise are willing to take this risk. They are going all in this season for a shot at greatness.

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As the pages of basketball keep on turning, the difference between rivalry and friendship starts to get thinner with time. Once an arch rival of the Warriors is now set to wear their shirt. Klay Thompson is optimistic about the future. Are you? Let us know in the comments.