Klay Thompson's Dad Unhappy With His Son's Decision to Join Mavericks

Klay Thompson's dad, Mychal Thompson, is not very happy with his son's decision to join the Dallas Mavericks in NBA free agency.

On Monday, longtime Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson decided to leave the only organization he's ever known.More news: Warriors Make Big Announcement Regarding Klay ThompsonThompson agreed to a three-year, $50 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, ending his 13-year run in Golden State, the organization that selected him with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.

It was close, it came down to the Lakers and the Mavs, but the Mavs won out. But you know me, I was hoping and praying he would finish his career with the Lakers.'Mychal was very candid in the interview and even said he tried to sell Klay, who grew up a Laker fan, on joining the Lakers.'I tried to sell playing for the Lakers.

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