The star of the Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson, is enduring a difficult campaign. He seems to be accepting his present talents after being one of the best wing players in the NBA during his prime.

Thompson, who is on the approach of free agency, said, “Yeah, there’s nothing wrong with that,” when asked if he would be open to playing a lower role with the Warriors in an interview with Logan Murdock of The Ringer.

Thompson’s performance this season has declined, with averages of 16.9 points, 41.3 percent in field goal shooting, and 37.3 percent in three-point shooting—all career lows—after he decided not to sign a multiyear extension last summer in order to put his money on himself.

Although Thompson admitted that his severe injuries have hindered his ability to play at his previous level, he is still confident in his potential to contribute as he gets older. Thompson thought about his circumstances as he approached his 35th birthday the following year and suffered serious injuries like an ACL and Achilles tears.

“Next year, I’ll be 35. Even at 35, having recovered from an ACL and an Achilles [tear], I still have the potential to be a really talented player. Though perhaps not the player who set an NBA record with 37 points in a quarter and scored 60 points in three quarters, Thompson noted, “he’s still a great threat.” “I took inspiration for my game from Ray Allen and Reggie Miller, two players who were very successful up until their late 30s. Thus, I intend

However, Thompson said, “I’ve kind of had a revelation over the past few days that I deserve to have fun and play with swagger, despite the shooting numbers or the inconsistent play.”