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4x NBA Champion Klay Thompson recently took the internet by storm with his interview with Paul George. The Golden State Warriors shooting star discussed various affairs of the game in the interview that went on for more than an hour. Notably, he spoke a lot about his superstar teammate, Stephen Curry. Thompson and Curry share a huge bond. Notably, the duo’s shooting prowess fetched them the title Splash Brothers in the NBA community.

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Despite teaming up with one of the most skillful superstars of the league, China Klay matched up with Steph’s overpowering gameplay, especially considering Curry’s efforts to craft his skills to perfection during practice sessions. However, while discussing a particular viral training video clip involving Steph and Luka Doncic, Thompson burst into laughter.

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Klay cracks up reacting to Stephen Curry and Luka Doncic’s viral video

There are a lot of training videos of Stephen Curry circulating on the internet. Apart from the usual shooting and dribbling drills, Steph also carries out a series of uncanny drills. Moreover, while discussing the Baby-faced assassin’s hardcore training on the recent episode of Podcast P with Paul George, Klay Thompson cracked up reacting to a particular viral video.

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During the show, Paul George brought up the viral video of Luka Doncic training alongside Steph. The training involved the stars balancing their dribble as they throw a tennis ball on the wall. While Steph pulled off the drill effortlessly, Doncic seemed to be struggling, finding it a bit too hard.

As soon as the LA Clippers star brought up the topic, Thompson cracked up saying, Yeah I saw that too! That’s how I felt.” He further impersonated the Dallas Mavericks star saying, “Luka’s like, ‘What is this s**t.'”

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However, he ended the conversation praising the Slovenian star saying, “But Luka got handles.” Notably, with Kyrie Irving by his side, the Mavericks could be really dangerous in the upcoming season.

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On the other hand, Doncic also had his say on Klay.

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In a 2022 Western Conference game, the Warriors and the Mavs went toe to toe. Even though the Warriors swept the series 4-1, Doncic and his men gave a tough fight. Moreover, the intensity followed in the next season’s regular season game in November 2022.

With less than a few seconds left in the game, Klay Thompson could have tied the game with an open 3-point opportunity. Even though he missed the shot, he received a praise from Doncic. After the game, he said, “I was scared, I’m not going to lie, because it’s Klay. He don’t miss many open shots,” reported Dallas News.

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What do you make of Klay Thompson’s reaction to Luka Doncic’s floppy training video. Let us know in the comments!

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Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action. When games aren’t on, beyond covering trade rumors and match reports, Shahul actively engages with fan bases, ensuring he is attuned to the ever-changing NBA landscape. His dedication to his craft finds an equal match in his admiration for the storytelling and cinematic brilliance of Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson.

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