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Golden State Warriors Player Reacts to Klay Thompson's Heartfelt Advice

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski reacted to a heartfelt message from Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson

Joey Linn

Jan 4, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) celebrates with Klay Thompson (11) and Stephen Curry (30) after he scored against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Chase Center.
Jan 4, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) celebrates with Klay Thompson (11) and Stephen Curry (30) after he scored against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Chase Center. / John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
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Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson has been through a lot in his NBA career. A four-time NBA champion with numerous individual records and accomplishments, Thompson has also dealt with a lot of adversity due to injuries.

This indirectly led to Thompson's departure from Golden State this summer, as the veteran guard needed a fresh start away from the constant reminders of who he once was.

Sharing some heartfelt advice for the next generation during a recent NBA offseason workout, Thompson urged young players to cherish the opportunity they have, because it does not last as long as many believe it will.

“Fall in love with this s--t, because it does not last forever," Thompson said. "... At the end of the day, the money and all that s--t is cool, but the fact you get to do something you love for a living, there’s not a better feeling. I promise."

Thompson received a reaction to his heartfelt message from Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski, who co-signed these wise words with a post on X:

A great veteran presence for Podziemski in his rookie season, Thompson made a strong impact on the guard Golden State hopes can emerge as one of their future pillars. Now with Dallas, Thompson will look to win a fifth NBA championship in his first season away from Golden State.

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Joey Linn

JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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