Much has been made about Klay Thompson’s time on the bench this season. Not the consistent fire-power from 3 he was before two surgeries, Thompson’s struggles have landed him on the bench in crunch time numerous times to his visible dismay. Thursday night on the end of a back-to-back, for the first time since his rookie season, Thompson was not in the starting five. Rookie Brandin Podziemski started in his place alongside Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green. The bit of rest at the start sparked one of his best games of the year and a spot in the closing lineup. His…