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Klay Thompson finding new ways to move through another rehab

Klay Thompson is finding new ways to endure yet another long rehab.

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Injured Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, from left, celebrates with Juan Toscano-Anderson and Stephen Curry during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in San Francisco, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson is finding new ways to endure yet another long rehab.

The Golden State star has taken up swimming in chilly San Francisco Bay to mix things up as he endures yet another year-long rehab for his right Achilles tendon immediately after working back from a torn ACL in his left knee.

Klay Thompson: "Before I got hurt, I realized that all of my hobbies revolved around me being athletic. These last two years, I realized that I need to get some hobbies that allow me to be more creative because the human body can turn on you sometimes."
— Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) March 14, 2021

Truly a Splash Brother now.

He has ditched the walking boot and is driving again.

He can lift weights and ride the stationary bike.

And for his cerebral side, the guard is finding some non-physical activities to become more well-rounded during the grind of this recovery process.

Klay Thompson with a candid quote on next season: "I'll be honest, I don't expect to come back balls to the wall, 38 minutes a night, guarding the best player, running around 100 screens. I'm going to get to that point. I guarantee that."

Full soundbite pic.twitter.com/306FjufH4w
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 14, 2021