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Klay Thompson squares off with his dog Rocco for a round of chess

While the NBA’s Orlando Bubble is about to begin, Klay Thompson is focused on a game of chess against his dog Rocco.

While 22 teams are preparing to restart the stretch run of the NBA season in the Orlando Bubble, the Golden State Warriors have officially flipped the switch to offseason.

As the Warriors are set to begin an extended offseason outside the bubble, players are busy going through workouts at Chase Center, golfing and mending injuries from an up and down regular season. For Klay Thompson, the five-time All-Star is spending time with his best friend.

On Monday, the Golden State wing shared a photo of himself locked into a game of chess with his dog Rocco. According to Thompson, the sharpshooter has a strategy when it comes to playing chess against his dog.

Via @KlayThompson on Instagram:

I always open with the queens gambit vs. Rocco.

Via @BleacherReport on Twitter:

When Thompson isn’t squaring off against his bulldog in chess, Rocco has served as a motivational workout partner for his human. During a recent box jump workout, Rocco was on hand for Thompson’s moral support.

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Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:

Before he makes his much-anticipated return to Steve Kerr’s rotation, Thompson will get more one-on-one time with Rocco during Golden State’s lengthy offseason.

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