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Sports Illustrated
By Chris Herring Like any writer, I toy with a number of potential ideas and story subjects at any given time. A team that unexpectedly makes a splash or overachieves withouts its star player. A club that wildly underachieves or looks like it may be on its last legs. A player who looks rejuvenated and could take on added importance in the postseason. Among the things I considered writing up recently, but ultimately held off on, was Klay Thompson, who in January returned to the Warriors’ lineup 941 days—or just two and a half years—removed from his last live-game action. I planned to write on h…