For a new edition of “Throwback Thursday,” Klay Thompson shared a memorable moment from his high school basketball experience on social media. The Golden State Warriors shooting guard posted four photos to Instagram from his time at Kobe Bryant’s skills academy.
In the opening photo, Thompson is sitting down to listen to Bryant speak with a group of players, including San Antonio’s DeMar DeRozan.
The five-time All-Star also shared a snippet from the camp’s roster that included his current backcourt running mate Stephen Curry. Wayne Ellington and Lance Stephenson are also listed as camp participants along with former NBA forward turned professional beach volleyball player, Chase Budinger.
In the final photo, Thompson posted a picture of him and Bryant shaking hands after a Warriors game against the Lakers.
In the caption, the three-time champion labeled his time at Bryant’s skills academy one of the best experiences of his life. Thompson said he was star-struck while sharing the floor with the late basketball legend.
Via @klaythompson on Instagram:
#TBT One of the greatest experiences of my life was being able to participate in the goats 🐐 skills academy back in HS. I was so star struck the whole time and couldn’t believe I was on the same hardwood as Bean.
After the tragic loss of Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others in late January, Thompson attended the memorial service. The sharpshooter shared a heartful message on his Instagram in tribute to Bryant after the service.
Prior to getting drafted by the Warriors out of Washington State, the Los Angeles native grew up a fan of Bryant and the Lakers.
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