Klay Thompson pledges a redemption season

Klay Thompson pledges a redemption season

Author: Five Reasons Sports Network August 26, 2026 Duration: 35:56

Biscayne Klay was introduced Tuesday, as Klay Thompson spoke to the media in Miami for the first time, alongside Erik Spoelstra. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss the presser, and how Thompson sees his fit.


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