Klay Thompson Wants To Emulate Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, And Dwyane Wade As A Two-Way Player: "All The Best Two Guards To Ever Play The Game Played Both Sides Of The Ball."

Prior to his devastating injuries, Klay Thompson was considered one of the best shooting guards in the game. He was an elite two-way player that was capable of taking on the toughest defensive assignment on any given night, while also being able to provide 20 or more points on offense.

Klay Thompson returned from injury this season, and it is fair to say that he bounced back fairly well, at least on the offensive end. He is averaging 19.9 PPG, 4.5 RPG, and 2.2 APG in the playoffs while shooting 40.2% from beyond the arc. His defense side, however, hasn't been on the same level in years past.

Recently, Klay Thompson was asked whether he's trying to get back to being an elite defender. Klay Thompson responded positively and added that he's trying to emulate players like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwyane Wade in being a two-way player that makes contributions on both ends of the floor.