NBA player Klay Thompson discusses being drafted by the Golden State Warriors, Mark Jackson's impact on his career, Steve Kerr's coaching style, his upcoming free agency, admiration for Steph Curry's shooting, and funny moments with Draymond Green on 'The Draymond Green Show'.
Klay Thompson admires Steph Curry's shooting ability, highlighting their close bond and friendly competitions.
Klay Thompson emphasizes mental health and appreciating the journey as he navigates free agency decisions.
Deep dives
Steph Curry and Klay Thompson's Mutual Admiration
Steph Curry and Klay Thompson share a deep admiration for each other's jump shots. While Curry is renowned as the greatest shooter ever, Thompson's more compact and textbooL shot also evokes high praise. Thompson marvels at Curry's ability to shoot from varying angles and positions, crediting his strength and quick release. Their friendly shooting competitions, though halted by injuries and routine adjustments, have created a lasting bond.
Klay Thompson's Perspective on Free Agency
As Klay Thompson approaches free agency, he reflects on prioritizing his mental health and present moment. Understanding the demands and physical toll of the NBA, Thompson emphasizes the importance of appreciating the journey. Balancing business opportunities and personal growth, Thompson acknowledges the challenging decisions and conversations involved in navigating his representation choices.
The Dynamic Thompson Family's Basketball prowess
Klay Thompson discusses the Thompson family's basketball legacy, highlighting his father Mychal's dominant post presence, his own sharpshooting skills, and Mikey T's athletic talent. Speculating on a matchup against the Holiday brothers, Thompson offers a nod to his brother's versatility and their shared achievements on the court, envisioning a competitive showdown among NBA family lineages.
Klay Thompson joins ‘The Draymond Green Show’ to discuss being drafted to the Golden State Warriors, how Mark Jackson gave Klay, Steph Curry, and Draymond confidence, being compared to Ray Allen and Reggie Miller, a pre-draft workout with the New York Knicks, and Steve Kerr taking the Warriors to the next level. Klay & Dray also discuss how Klay feels when Dray gets ejected or suspended, Klay’s upcoming NBA free agency, when he decided to get a boat, his admiration for Steph’s shooting ability, President Barack Obama’s comments to him at the White House, whether or not the Thompson family is the best NBA family, and much more. 00:00 - Start 02:00 - Drafted by Warriors 10:00 - Mark Jackson 17:00 - Steve Kerr 25:00 - Dray’s ejections 32:00 - Free Agency 38:00 - Sea Captain Klay 49:00 - Steph Curry