Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) celebrates a 3-pointer by Klay Thompson's against the Memphis Grizzles during the second half in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in San Francisco on Friday, May 13, 2022. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 110-96 to advance to the conference finals. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
SAN FRANCISCO: Many months ago and well before he returned to the court from an injury absence of more than 2 1/2 years, Klay Thompson made a bold proclamation: "It's championship or bust."