San Jose Mercury News · Dec 31, 2018
How Klay Thompson influenced Phoenix’s DeAndre Ayton
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 12: Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson (11) warms up before their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2017. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)* * *
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PHOENIX –- Even through the hordes of summer campers, Klay Thompson noticed a certain 12-year-old because of his physical attributes.
He stood over six feet tall. He muscled his way to the basket because of his strength. He moved easily around the court with his strong athleticism and smart decision making.