Klay Thompson Focused on Competing for Another Championship

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Klay Thompson Focused on Competing for Another Championship

Thompson wants his next chapter to involve meaningful playoff basketball, prioritizing the opportunity to compete for another championship. "I want to compete for a Championship, not necessarily win one, but just have the chance to go and try and get another one," Thompson said. He wants a role on a team capable of making a deep playoff run.

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