All About Klay Thompson's Parents, Mom Julie and Dad Mychal (Who Is Also an NBA Champ!)
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Klay Thompson is known for his career on the basketball court as a player for the Dallas Mavericks, but his parents have been cheering him on for much longer. Mychal and Julie Thompson welcomed Klay into the world on Feb. 8, 1990, passing down their own athleticism to their son. Both of Klay's parents are former athletes, with Mychal having an NBA career of his own after playing for the Portland Trailblazers, the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers while Julie is a former collegiate volleyball player. The...
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