Klay Thompson opens up on shooting struggles, mental state & more | NBA on ESPN
How you feeling right now I mean I know you kind of feel great physically mentally probably a little different story but such as life when you say that I mean just is it just shooting struggles shooting uh yeah you know proud myself and that stuff so what they talking about you
Ain’t play to finish the game I got to fin the game five the finals who the cares well I haven’t asked that yet but I will now huh I said I haven’t asked it yet but I oh you about to uh I mean you OB you didn’t close
That’s obviously going to be a story I mean it’s all good these guys play great G play great PP Jonathan day winning trumps off is this is this an adjustment period for you a little bit I mean he’s done it a few games obviously yeah kiding me go
From you know one of the best players it’s hard for anybody you know I’ll be honest with you is it is it does it a matter clay I mean obviously you’ve had so many great games does it matter if just having a game or two in a row
Where things go well that things flip the other way yeah absolutely and is the way the last year went sort of something you can definitely gives me confidence keep going last time we talked to you not you I’ve accepted it like can be mad I’m not going be mad I’m
Happy for these young guys honestly and uh yeah we won and it’s hard to get wins in this league what did you see from from gight oh just his hustle and his uh he played so hard and I’m happy for you I mean incredible he’s
In the G to come up here and make an impact like that Incredible I’m NBA is
Klay Thompson joins reporters in the locker room to open up about this season’s shooting struggles, his mental and physical state and more. Draymond Green chimes off off-camera to reporters about how he was not able to close out the Game 5 of the NBA Finals in 2015.
(Courtesy: Anthony Slater of The Athletic, @AnthonyVslater/X)
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45 Comments
Can’t wait for a Klay comeback… he’s gon prove everyone wrong
I thought he didn't care? Where's that same energy he's had all season people point out the obvious but ofc we're wrong 😒
This hurts, feel for you Klay. Im glad he did this interview.
I love Klay…it’s hard seeing him struggle on the court but I still believe he should stay on the team. I feel for him. Hope he keeps his head up through it all.❤
Don’t worry Klay everyone has a drought you’ll get out of it
Some of yall niggas gotta understand he hasn't played in 2 years because of injuries. If he wasn't injured he would've still been in his prime. I hope Klay doesn’t give up and keeps doing what he's doing.
Gotta love Draymond. He's in the background singing 😂
How you feeling … I felt that
the only NBA player that actually made me feelempaty towards, hes not that cocky and very humble unlike westbrook, harden, lebron whose ego are fckn shts
Please Klay do what Russell did 2 things go to the bench be that spark that Vinnie Johnson type of player of the bench . Also Westbrook took what 7.8 mil for 2 years .. yep do 3 year 36 mil. So we can building for the future and save money .
The ego bruises more easily than the body.
Klay's elite days are over. He is nothing but a bench warmer now.
Yooo I got it cut the hair Klay cut the freaking hair Klay! Go 2016 JK just cuts his he looking different just do it during the All Star break refresh and bounce back finish strong . But definetly sign a team friendly deal like Westbrook helps the team save
Im sorry klay but nba is a business. Oviously im feel bad 😢
As much as I hate to admit it I'm starting to understand how important Draymond green is to this team. Like in little ways than one thinks.
Klay it’s time… to get a WIFEY!! Rocco not doing it anymore u need a wife to go home too
Nothing to prove Klay, you are one of the greatest 2 way player that played the game. Just embrace the time with Steph. Doesn't matter where you end up playing or when…you are a champion – coming from a raptor fan
Looking like a clown on the court, it's like he's being paid to look stupid. Can't score, can't defend but played more than 30 mins.
Retiring is the best thing for him to do before he ruins what remains of his greatness
For anyone, it's not easy to accept that you were once a starter, and then suddenly you're on the bench,
you see your game decline due to your two major injuries,
you would like to carry the franchise you lifted until the end, until the last moment,
but sometimes not all our plans align with the reality we have,
but despite all of that, what's important is that you were once the reason why your team has become a dynasty feared and admired by many
You will remain, Klay, as my favorite basketball player. 👌🌊
We still love klay Thompson ( warrior for life) ❤
his problem is his shot selection, he is still good, but no 3 points shot please, concentrate in your mid range game. you are next ti unstoppable when shooting midrange shots.
Draymond's 'never happened' therapy seemed to make him truly respect others doing their jobs.
Not gonna lie if I gambled and lost 48 millions i will be in a much much worse mental state than Klay and Dennis Schroeder combined…
Respect to klay. He handled this awesome in this interview. And spoke the truth. He just went WAY up on my list.
This shows while aging on the court has its struggles, aging OFF the court turns you into a better man. Enjoy the ups and the downs in life. They all make us better one way or another.
Love your passion klay.
Dray insensitive af 🤣🤣Klay over here next to tears and he talking bout who tf cares 🤣
I still feel that it may benefit Klay to be traded. He could show the entire NBA in his new team (esp the Warriors) that he can find his rhythm and be the elite offensive juggernaut he used to be and get paid for it. It just doesnt seem right for Klay to be outside of a Warriors jersey, but we know he wants to get paid and he def cant in a Warriors jersey for the rest of the season. He has to deal with Curry and Kuminga taking a load of offense away from him and the Warriors are struggling with Klay trying to force bad shots to get his offense going.
I think it must be hard to see your career decline and you have to accept a lesser role when your splashbrother who is acutaly older is definitely not slowing down. Different Bodies just have different timelines.
Your still a Magician when you have a good day
klay dont godda say nothing but throw up 4 fingers
Clay didn’t like that dreymond singing shyt lol
This is brutal to watch..stay up Klay!! As a Laker fan, we love you champ
Dray has a suprisingly good singing voice! He should sing more.
Fornier grimes and one pic for klay !!
“I guess he just got his feelings hurt”? 🤷♂️
Overrated and over priced….
He’s salty after a win, that’s the worst kinda teammate
Time to embrace the Dell Curry/Hershey Hawkins/Dale Ellis/Chuck Person/Denis Scott role of corner floor spacer
man… even when the interview is focused on klay, draymond is that kid crying for attention to let people know he exists too 🤣
If you don't care Draymond why do you remember? If he didn't care he would've been like "Uhh, I think I got benched….what was that? Game 6? Nah, uhhhh, was it 4? Nah, I..think….it was…..Game 5!! Yeah it was definitely game 5! Right? Yo Steph, I got benched in game 5 right?"
I love Klay and I have his jersey hanging at my door but he need to accept where he is right now in his career be like a role model and put up some good number off the bench. He need to lead this young generation and he will forever be a warrior
You got this Klay! I'm 42, stopped being a musician at age 36, and started learning computer programming. They teach us a lot about imposter syndrome, and being 42 around 20-year-olds that have houses because of this career, and I'm struggling to keep up with the tech can def wear you down. It's ok to stumble though, today isn't every day, and things can always change.
Draymond a real a*******e 😂
Draymond is a great friend.
He needs a Break mentaly 2 weeks, refresher⛵
Clay done he knows it 😢