As Klay Thompson prepares for his first season with the Mavericks, he took some time to discuss the realities of life with the younger generation. In a viral video, Klay is seen offering words of wisdom to a circle of young mentees. "Fall in love with this s**t.
It does not last forever," said Klay. "This s**t goes by so quick. As you get longer in your career, you'll notice guys you came in with, it's tough to stick.
Enjoy this s**t as much as you can...
Money and all that s**t is cool, but the fact that you get to do something you love for a living. There's not a better feeling." Klay Thompson to the younger generation: “At the end of the day, the money and all that sh*t is cool, but the fact you get to do something you love for a living, there’s not a better feeling.
I promise.” (via theguardwhisperer/IG) pic.twitter.
com/iILrzarNAK Thompson, 34, is speaking from experience to the crowd of youngsters. After 11 years with the Warriors, the 5x All-Star is now at a crossroads in his career. He became a legend with the Golden State Warriors and cemented his legacy as an icon of the sport.
But after a series of rough seasons with the team, Klay decided to leave it all behind in favor of a fresh start somewhere else. At one point, the NBA sharpshooter was a celebrity on the Warriors and his status was akin to royalty during the height of their run from 2015-2018. Alongside Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and (later) Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson thrived with the Warriors and h.
