KLAY: “not gonna get discouraged…Freakin’ A, been doing this for a long time”; extension/champ; E-40
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QUOTES/NOTES/TOPICS:
• Klay Thompson media availability at team hotel, say before Game 2, on how he feels: “I feel wonderful.”
• On if he was surprised by anything last night: “No.”
• On if he thought the Golden 1 Center was exactly how he thought it would be: “Yeah. I think they probably needed more cowbells… the SNL skit… that was funny.”
• On the defense: “Rebound and limit our fouling… very talented offensive team… emphasis… not getting punked on the glass.”
• On mental vs physical: “being mindful (of boxing out)… the physical side is just trying to exceed their force and I know we’re capable.”
• On De’Aaron Fox: “he’s their franchise so he’s gonna go off at times… limiting the other guys even more… take away Malik’s free throws in half and don’t let Trey Lyles go off.”
• On Harrison Barnes: “He’s a champ, he’s the Black Falcon… HB’s a great friend but rn he’s my opposition so I’m gonna do everything I can to to hopefully end his season but I cherish those memories… he’s a great Warrior and his legacy will live on forever with the Warriors because he’s on our banner… Got a lot of guys over there… friends with all of them.”
• On Mike Brown: “endless amount of energy and you gotta respect that… no nights off when you’re head coach.”
• On E-40: “he’s been our biggest supporter for years. I hope they right that ship because he deserves to be there by our bench… very respectful… very weird to see.”
• On how Mike Brown has evolved: “when Steve was out… Coach Brown stepped in… two incredible playoff runs… tough guy to prepare for because he studies the game so much.”
• On the series getting tougher: “Both teams will make major adjustments… the games seem to slow down as the series progress… a little more ugly at times. It’s the playoffs. You gotta win any way you can.”
• On Wiggins: “a testament to his ability and his work ethic. He stayed ready the whole time… elevates us to another level.”
• On why they only shot 16-for-50 on threes: “idk. I just play… last night we took some tough ones and we still had a chance to win… it’s hard to hear from those who don’t play what a great shot is but we’re just gonna do what we do… take tough shots, make tough shots… been doing it for ten years. I’m not gonna get discouraged after one bad shooting night, like, freakin’ A, I’ve been doing this for a long time.”
• On the experience helping as the series goes on: “stay calm in the face of adversity. You don’t panic when it doesn’t go your way and you just be yourself. Do those three things and I know we’ll be great.”
• On the looks: “They feel great. Every time I shoot the ball it feels great and I’ll never have a mindset other than that.”
• On seeking a max extension after the season: “Um, I’m seeking a championship. Everything else after that will play itself out.”
• On if he got in any boating or sailing: “Ha! I did not, but as the weather gets warmer…”
NOTE: Filmed by Sean Cunningham for Fox 40 News. From day before Game 2 Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings, held at Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento, CA. WE WILL GO LIVE WITH GAME 2 GSW-SAC ON MON 4/17 AT 7:00PM PDT TIPOFF.
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