Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman is known for his ability to play defense and grab rebounds. Continuing his dad’s path, DJ Rodman, the middle child of the 5x NBA champion, has shown his worth in basketball. The young forward, who represents the Washington State Cougars, dapped up with the Warriors star Klay Thompson in a recent game.?

Mother of the 6’6 forward, Michelle Mayor revealed the emotional moment through her Instagram. DJ Rodman might travel through the same path as the Warriors star did during his rookie age.?

Klay Thompson heads back to college as he meets the rising stars

Thompson, after demolishing the Houston Rockets with 12 three-pointers, took time to visit his college. The shooter got a chance to witness the Washington State Cougars defeat the California Golden Bears. Thompson had one of the most impactful careers in college during his time with WSU. DJ Rodman might continue to have one too, considering his performance.

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The 21-year-old is averaging 8.9 points and 5.5 rebounds in his fourth season with the Cougars.?

Klay Thompson during his college career averaged 17.9 points and 4.8 rebounds in 98 games along with an efficient shooting percentage of 50.9. Moreover, Thompson was ranked 58th in the RSCI Top 100 list in 2008. The shooting impact of the guard caught the attention of the NBA league. In 2011, Thompson was selected as the 11th pick in the first round by the Golden State Warriors.

Just like any other mother, Michell Mayors showed her excitement?by sharing a picture of Klay Thompson hugging her son on her Instagram. Fans have high hopes for the young forward and await him to continue his father’s legacy in the NBA.?

Klay Thompson comes up clutch to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves?

In the absence of the team’s main man Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson continues to lead the team from the front. After his 42-point game against the Rockets, Thompson came up clutch in the fourth quarter to defeat the Wolves. The shooting guard put up 32 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists to help the Warriors bag their second consecutive win.

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However, fans still seem to await the return of Curry. The team currently stands as the 7th seed in the Western Conference with a record of 31-30, right under the Mavericks. Do you think the Warriors can defend their championship? Share your thoughts in the comments below.