Klay Thompson, Who is Missing the NBA Japan Games, Loved ‘Humbling’ Jordan Poole With Splash Brother Stephen Curry in 3-point Contest

Raahib Singh | 01/10/2022
Klay Thompson, Who is Missing the NBA Japan Games, Loved 'Humbling' Jordan Poole With Splash Brother Stephen Curry in 3-point Contest

Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson talks about teaming up with Stephen Curry and beating Jordan Poole in a 3-point contest

The Golden State Warriors have begun their title defense, at least in spirit. Yesterday, they took on the Washington Wizards in Tokyo, Japan, for the NBA Japan Games. The Warriors are having fun in Tokyo, exploring the city between the games and practices.

Klay Thompson has been having a good time, roaming around the city, taking in the culture.

Thanks to his global popularity, there is no shortage of fans. Japan was no exception.

Sadly, this is all the fans would get to see of Klay in Japan. According to sources, Klay would not play in the NBA Japan Games. There is no issue, but the team management decided it’s better to ease him back, especially after his 2.5 years of injury.

Also Read: Why is Klay Thompson Not Playing in the NBA Japan Games Against the Washington Wizards?

However, that doesn’t mean he would miss a chance to shoot.

Klay Thompson reflects on ‘humbling’ Jordan Poole in a 3-point contest

Despite Klay not playing in the two games at the Saitama Super Arena, there has been no limitation placed on his shooting. The teams had mini dunk contests and 3-point shooting contests to entertain the fans.

After the contest, Klay was obviously pumped. He was asked about the contest. He talked about how much he loved shooting with Steph on his team. Then he talked about the chip on his shoulder all because of the disrespect he’s been getting. The man then joked about how much fun he had humbling Jordan Poole.


Also Read: “How in God’s Name Is That Fair”: NBA Fans React to Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson’s 3-Pt Win at NBA Japan Games 2022

If Thompson can find his shooting stroke before the season starts, he would silence all the haters, and put the Dubs in an excellent position to defend their title.

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Raahib Singh

Raahib Singh

Raahib Singh is an NBA Journalist and Content Strategist at The SportsRush. A Computer Science Engineer by qualification, Raahib's passion for sports drew him towards TSR. He started playing basketball at 14 and has been following the NBA since 2013. His entry into the basketball world perfectly coincided with Stephen Curry putting the league on notice. Having followed the league for a long time, he decided to use his knowledge to become a sportswriter with The SportsRush in 2020. Raahib loves to put up some shots in his spare time, watch Cricket, Formula 1, and/or read a nice thriller.

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