The warning
Mychal Thompson has warned Klay Thompson ahead of his spell with Miami Heat under Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra: punctuality is non-negotiable and on time is late. He described his son as mature and focused on winning.
The remarks, on 104.3 WQAM and picked up by TalkBasket and Fadeaway World — NBA, recalled his spell with Los Angeles Lakers and the example of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar arriving at 09:15 for a 10:00 practice.
He said Klay must be an adult, be early and work hard to fit with Riley and Spoelstra.
Fit
At 36, Klay Thompson arrives after a tough year with Dallas Mavericks and 13 seasons with Golden State Warriors. He brings shooting to the NBA roster.
After the late August move at Kaseya Center, Klay said Heat culture is more than a slogan and values standards to chase a fifth ring.
