Los Angeles Lakers: Five reasons to go after Klay Thompson this summer

1. You weaken Golden State if you’re able to sign away Klay.

Perhaps the biggest reason the Lakers should go after Klay Thompson this offseason is simple: you weaken the Warriors in doing so. Klay is an essential part of the Warrior’s success and by removing him from the equation, you make Golden State considerably weaker; it’s simple math really.

Sure, the Warriors would still have Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Draymond Green, but it’s Klay’s ability as a shooter, cutter, and defender that elevates that team to a truly elite level.

Klay guards the opposing team’s best wing, and he’s a low-usage, high-efficiency shooter who doesn’t need the ball in his hands to be effective. Both of these aspects allow Curry and Durant to run the show, with Klay as a release valve should they be unable to create.

If there’s any chance of limiting the Warriors ability to be a dominant team both offensively and defensively, signing one of their most important pieces in Klay Thompson is well worth the price tag.