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Team president and general manager Bob Myers shared one of the best anecdotes during the Golden State Warriors‘ championship parade, telling a story about guiding Klay Thompson through a slump.
“There was a time a couple of years ago, I think, when Klay was in a slump. He was in a shooting slump, and I said maybe I’ll go over to Klay’s house and just talk to him and see what’s going on,” said Myers.
“So, I went to his house, and he was sitting there, and I think Rocco was on his lap, and he was relaxing. And I said, “So what’s going on?” And he said, “I’m just not – I just wasn’t focused,” he said. “But I’m good now.” He said, “I’m locked back in.” He said, “Next game, you watch out because I’m ready to go.” And I said, “Alright, that’s great. Just got to get your focus back.” And he said, “Don’t worry. Don’t worry, Bob. I’m on it.”
And as I’m walking to the front door, he goes, “Hey.” I said, “What?” He said, “Hey, when do we play again?” And then I thought he was kidding. And then I said, “Tomorrow.” And then he said, “Who do we got?” And I said, “Klay, just – just keep shooting, I guess. I don’t know what to tell you.”
He’s the best.”
This story only fits with Thompson's persona of a relaxed, and at times oblivious guy, sometimes to a fault.
Myers had a story to go along with every player in an excellent speech, opening a window into the life of these Warriors and what they go through as NBA players when the cameras and spotlight are off.
