Klay Thompson, the sharpshooting Golden State Warrior known for his “Splash Brother” duo with Stephen Curry, has ignited a firestorm of speculation regarding his Olympic aspirations. Reports suggest Thompson might be in peak physical condition and eyeing a return to international competition.
Recent news indicates Thompson is joining the Bahamian national basketball team for training camp in Houston. This move comes with a caveat – Thompson isn’t expected to play in the upcoming Olympic qualifiers. His father, Mychal Thompson, a former NBA champion himself, hails from the Bahamas, making Klay eligible to represent the island nation.
Klay Thompson is set to join Team Bahamas for training camp in Houston this week, sources tell me and @anthonyVslater. He is not expected to play in Olympic qualifier. Thompson is expected to test free agency in coming weeks.
Details at @TheAthletic: https://t.co/IXY5sdrTSn
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 17, 2024
Whatever the motivation, the news creates a fascinating scenario. Team USA, headlined by Stephen Curry and coached by Steve Kerr, is considered a heavy favorite for the gold medal. The prospect of Thompson potentially facing off against his NBA team in the Olympics is a storyline fans wouldn’t want to miss.
