It has been an eventful few seasons for Klay Thompson. The reigning NBA champion missed the previous two seasons due to injury and has gone through a brutal rehab in order to recover. Tearing his ACL and Achilles in back-to-back years is a difficult task for any athlete. He succeeded in his recovery goals and managed to return to the Warriors. Thompson played a key part in the team's championship this year by averaging 20.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. However, Thompson took a break from the NBA grind to focus on something bigger than basketball.

Sports have a special place in all of our hearts. The impact that athletes have on so many fans is impossible to put into words. While they are seemingly in their element when doing unimaginable high-flying dunks or game-winning touchdowns, it is cool to get a look beyond the persona and see them as normal human beings. Klay Thompson showed a new side of himself as he took a visit to Joseph Tagaban in a day that will never be forgotten.

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This is an all-around amazing story in every capacity. It is great to see Klay Thompson use his platform in such a positive way and provide such an unforgettable experience for the young fan. On the other hand, Joseph Tagaban shows a fight and spirit that is impossible to replicate on the sports field. The glow that he gives off and the determination he shows are inspiring. This was an amazing day for both guys and it remains unclear which guy has the most impressive jump shot.