2 months agoGolden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expects guard/forward Klay Thompson to defend power forwards while on the floor with the team's current starting five. With Draymond Green (ankle) sidelined several weeks due to an ankle sprain, Kerr's decision to include the incoming Chris Paul in the starting lineup of Saturday's preseason opener likely became a cinch. However, it's a bit of a surprise to hear Kerr assign Thompson defensive duties at the 4 with Andrew Wiggins having spent a considerable chunk of minutes there during his Warriors career. Thompson's defensive versatility should see him switch on that end as much as any wing, so guarding players with more size on occasion shouldn't curtail his longevity. The three-and-D extraordinaire remains a worthy top-100 selection in upcoming fantasy drafts.--Joseph Barbati - RotoBaller
Source: Dalton Johnson - NBC Sports Bay Area