Klay Thompson speaks on stepping up as a leader after thrilling shot against Timberwolves

Klay Thompson is hitting his shots and embracing a leadership role with the Warriors while stars like Steph Curry are out with injuries. 'I'm having a great time during this stretch while our guys are getting healthy.'

Thompson finished the night with a team-high 32 points and 42 against the Houston Rockets on Friday as he led the Warriors to back-to-back wins. Golden State, which is seventh in the Western Conference, is playing and defensive force Draymond Green due to injury. All-Star Andrew Wiggins has also been out while tending to a family matter.

In their absence, Thompson said he has had to handle the ball more and step into a leadership role like never before.after the win over the Timberwolves."I'm out there calling sets, just being encouraging on the bench and it's not really in my comfort zone because I'm not the most vocal person, but it has me grow so much as not only a player, but a leader and I'm having a great time during this stretch while our guys are getting healthy.

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