Klay Thompson return has ex-Warriors teammate Kevin Durant ‘excited’

If any NBA player can understand what Klay Thompson has gone through over the past two seasons in recovering from multiple lower body injuries, it's former Warriors teammate Kevin Durant.

The two-time NBA Finals MVP spoke about how "excited" he is to see Thompson return Sunday for the Warriors' home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

KD on Klay: "I'm excited for him. I know it's a huge, huge day out there in the Bay Area. It's going to be electric in there today. Talking to Klay over the last couple years, you can just feel it through text messages how excited he is to get back on the floor."
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) January 9, 2022

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KD: "I know every basketball fan is going to be tuned in, so I'm looking forward to his return and a healthy rest of the season and the rest of his career as well. I'm glad he's back."
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) January 9, 2022

Durant's Brooklyn Nets beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-119 in overtime earlier Sunday. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich also had some kind words about Thompson during his pregame press conference.

Pop on Klay's return: "It's another big thrill for the fans. I don't mean just Golden State. The league is about players, it's about talent ... and him being one of the best shooters in the world, and also a hell of a defender, just adds to the aura of their team and to the NBA."
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) January 9, 2022