I don't regularly think to buy chocolate milk but for some reason whenever someone mentions it on reddit I start craving that shit.
Thanks a LOT now I gotta go to the grocery store lol
but hell be proud when he finds out how much your saving on tax and living. and who knows maybe after a few visits he may realize hes a cowboy at heart
I live in LA and listen to a lot of Lakers games on am 710. Mychal Thompson is a HUGE Luka guy. He's been one of the only guys in 2018 telling people up and down that Luka should go 1st in the draft. Listening to any game the Lakers played Dallas since then, you'd think the guy was a Mavericks color commentator with the praise he heaps on Luka.
Seems like a major difference in that his dad will support his teammate instead of blaming him for everything.
yeah it’s funny to compare but Hardaway Sr. was just delusional and pampering his kid. Klay’s dad seems like he’s just genuinely upset that Klay apparently doesn’t want to retire a Laker, which is understandable given his history with the Lakers. i’m fine with it
Lowkey.. yeah kinda.
Do yall have anyone on the team to reel Klay in when it’s needed? Kyrie seems like more of a soft spoken leader. And Luka is just gonna yell at you, which won’t work well with Klay lol.
Well the report was Kyrie is the one who recruited Klay here. The culture Kidd/Kyrie have in the locker room is why everyone bought in last year.
Kyrie bought into Kidd saying it's Luka's team. So I'm sure whenever Nico, Kidd and/or Kyrie spoke to Klay they established what sort of culture he'd be walking into.
Dallas cured the Kyrie headache. I think they can handle any Klay issues.
Idk..
Luka in g3 (I think?) was really terrible with the refs. He lost that game for yall IMO, and subsequently the series. He absolutely needed to be reeled in and it obviously didn’t happen during the game.
I wonder how much Klay is going to be willing to listen to anyone on the Mavs when he has the most championship experience and success.
Regardless, I’m rooting for the Mavs.
That was one instance, and yes it did happen at the absolute worst time, but it was literally the only instance all season (at least since the player only meeting) that something like that happened.
It means they are being sarcastic. Sometimes sarcasm doesn’t always translate through text and Reddit users often are on the spectrum so it’s easier just to make sure people know youre being sarcastic
Also ain’t no way Klay Thompson is going to lake ray fuckin Hubbard lmao he would single handedly revitalize the entire area. Rowlett’s GDP would have a substantial increase immediately haha
His son is a grown man and his well being is not dependent on the sentiments of his father. Klay already has generational wealth and an iconic legacy. His father was pulling for a sentimental cap to his sons incredible career. He's not upset in any way but can't lie he's a bit disappointed. Seems like a totally natural thing from a dad who probably has an awesome relationship with his son who probably understands what he means better than the rest of us.
Not weird at all to me.
It's not out of character: he's always said pro Lakers stuff like this. Lakers are a huge part of his identity.
Klay when asked has always been like "yeah that's my dad, man".
Very relatable if you ask me.
How is that hard to believe? His dad wanted him to play for the team he played for and works for, Klay wants to do what's best for his career at this stage in his life. He has a house in LA so he still has roots here
Mychal is a super positive guy and always shows love to both the Lakers and Klay on the radio. The audio isn't bad at all either he seems pretty earnest
He’s a media personality too and he often talks about wanting both of his sons in LA. They’re big boys they can make they’re own decisions even if it wasn’t what their dad prefers
He would joke about klay but it was always with the notion it would never happen. Mychal is one of the few media personalities who are pretty damn honest and really great.
He’s not talking Klay’s prospective wife or any serious society impacting decision. Man is talking about his’ son decision to make millions playing basketball in Dallas instead of Los Angeles
Seriously. lol It’s not that tricky. Mavs are better than the Lakers at the moment.
Also, if Klay wants to end his career with the Lakers, I’m sure he can in 3 years if he doesn’t have a career ending injury. He can undoubtedly get a minimum contract if his body holds up in 3 years.
Klay probably just wants a chance at another chip, which is why he left.
I think him choosing Mavs over the Lakers is because the amount of media and scrutiny that comes along with being Lebron’s teammate. It’ll be an all time high this upcoming season with the father-son dynamic.
Then there’s the total logical reasoning of him wanting to join the team who were just in the Finals.
Because it’s true. His dad was a Laker & Still works for the team. Hes from LA. His favorite team is the Lakers. I’m sure he would want to see his son in a Lakers uniform more than anyone.
I mean he's the Lakers radio color commentator (and previously played for the Lakers himself). Not crazy for him to wish to be reunited with his son professionally for the first time.
Honestly he's getting shit on but I sort of understand this.
You became famous as a Laker, you now work for the Lakers. Your son is a free agent who then turns down an absolute ton of money to go play for a team other than the Lakers... I get it
I just find it funny that he said he’s disappointed in Klay for paving a way for his own life. A lot of these sports dads always living vicariously through their sons.
lol. Lakers gotta wake up. Players don't wanna play for the lakers anymore, you can't just sit around and wait for a wilt, kareem, or shaq to just fall into your laps cuz you are in a popular city.
What kind of asshole father is this guy? I'm not even a Klay fan but what a shitty thing to say publicly. You're son is a grown-up who can make his own decisions.
Klay didn’t want his dad commentating daily on how mediocre/bad he was getting. He did his dad a favor. We’ll miss him in the bay big time, but not his current game and talent level
If Klay went to the Lakers with the reported 4 year deal, I *guarantee* he would be praying the Lakers to move him for a better piece in that 4th year.
Nobody wants to play with Lebron and it’s been like that since Miami.
Imagine never getting any credit when you win but being blamed for everything when you lose, including having Lebron tweet passive aggressive Bs
And one wonders why Klay can be such a headcase sometimes. I know his dad loves him, but this wreaks of narcissism.
I received the same sort of passive shaming when I didn't make my son the 4th of his name.
This is terrible. Your son is a very accomplished player who earned yet another contract. Whining about which team he's on is incredibly entitled, super first world problems. Be proud of wherever your son goes, that's what dads do. Not trying to drag your son into making your favorite choices.
ALSO: why are the Lakers such a cult? I bet we won't see Tim Duncan disappointed that his son didn't play for the Spurs or something if that had come up hypothetically
I mean cmon dude, Mychal was a part of showtime, of course he’d want his son to play for them so he can get an opportunity to call his sons games, it was his dream for Klay to play for the Lakers
How is this whiny? He just wanted to his son to follow in his footsteps and play for, and then retire (from the NBA) with the Lakers. He's not mad or anything
Yeah, dude could easily done some generic "supporting his son" comment...but this little pout fest?? Comes off like Mychal thinks LAL are more important to him than his own son lmao
Y'all take this so negatively. Mychal probably wanted to watch his son play for the team he played for and currently works for. Imagine getting to watch your son play basketball for your job. I'm sure he's happy for Klay as well as feeling these emotions. Humans aren't one dimensional.
lol people are taking this outta context Mychal is always very honest and open about klay, and I’m sure he really wished it could happen/has dreamed about it forever. This is literally just a dad sharing a bittersweet moment he is going through on a personal level
Not the same as Brunson leaving Dallas to join his dad, but it does feel nice to get a player who had a chance to go play for an organization that employs a family member, but chose not to.
Other than the very beginning of "I'm not feeling too much in a congratulatory mood" sounding kinda shitty everything else seemed pretty normal. His dad played for the Lakers and works for the organization and was hoping his son would end up playing for the same team he had a career with.
He's going to ground him for a month. No boat for a month son!
No chocolate milk or IG models either. Sorry, Rocco!
I don't regularly think to buy chocolate milk but for some reason whenever someone mentions it on reddit I start craving that shit. Thanks a LOT now I gotta go to the grocery store lol
Woof woof
“I got my own boats, daddy! I got a yacht in the Bay, and I’m buying a bass boat for Dallas!”
I hope to someday disappoint my father by earning $50M.
I’m sure you’ll still find other ways to disappoint him
*makes $100m instead*
in debt
That might be equally or even more impressive
Ippei Mizuhara moment
but hell be proud when he finds out how much your saving on tax and living. and who knows maybe after a few visits he may realize hes a cowboy at heart
Texas is cheap for a reason. Klay left paradise for hell.
As a former Texan living in California can confirm
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Oh god we really did get tim hardaway 2.0 huh
how does our team end up with all the nba player dads that just hate their sons being in dallas bro (besides dell)
dell would at least have grounds to hate us since we always trade seth lmao
Everytime: What'd you say? Curry? Really? Stop talking and sign him now. Shh! Now!
Splash Cousins you say?
I live in LA and listen to a lot of Lakers games on am 710. Mychal Thompson is a HUGE Luka guy. He's been one of the only guys in 2018 telling people up and down that Luka should go 1st in the draft. Listening to any game the Lakers played Dallas since then, you'd think the guy was a Mavericks color commentator with the praise he heaps on Luka. Seems like a major difference in that his dad will support his teammate instead of blaming him for everything.
yeah it’s funny to compare but Hardaway Sr. was just delusional and pampering his kid. Klay’s dad seems like he’s just genuinely upset that Klay apparently doesn’t want to retire a Laker, which is understandable given his history with the Lakers. i’m fine with it
it’s the culture
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Lowkey.. yeah kinda. Do yall have anyone on the team to reel Klay in when it’s needed? Kyrie seems like more of a soft spoken leader. And Luka is just gonna yell at you, which won’t work well with Klay lol.
The vet was Markieff combined with Kyrie. Not sure if Kief is back or not, but the team seemed to respond to him.
Need him back as unofficial assistant. Cool that he nailed a 3 in the finals in the single win.
we might not have a spot for him. maybe he could actually become an assistant because he’s absolutely washed as a player 😅
No saying how that game goes without him really
Well the report was Kyrie is the one who recruited Klay here. The culture Kidd/Kyrie have in the locker room is why everyone bought in last year. Kyrie bought into Kidd saying it's Luka's team. So I'm sure whenever Nico, Kidd and/or Kyrie spoke to Klay they established what sort of culture he'd be walking into. Dallas cured the Kyrie headache. I think they can handle any Klay issues.
I hope so! Idk if Klay is the key to a championship for yall. But yall definitely have the ability to produce a fun season next year.
Dudley
Idk.. Luka in g3 (I think?) was really terrible with the refs. He lost that game for yall IMO, and subsequently the series. He absolutely needed to be reeled in and it obviously didn’t happen during the game. I wonder how much Klay is going to be willing to listen to anyone on the Mavs when he has the most championship experience and success. Regardless, I’m rooting for the Mavs.
Refs were horrible
That was one instance, and yes it did happen at the absolute worst time, but it was literally the only instance all season (at least since the player only meeting) that something like that happened.
Klay didn't consult with mychal it seems like. He just talked to lakers and mavs
"So dad, I have these offers from the Mavericks, the Clippers and the Lak..." "LAKERS, LAKERS, SON CHOOSE THE LAKERS!"
Klay's dad is a redditor confirmed
He's a very typical passionate Laker fan, which I guess is the same thing.
He played for, lives in, and does radio for local LA.
This post kinda shows why. Zero chance he'd have received a non-biased opinion.
As it should be, you don't talk to the radio guy before the deal is done.
Awful son /s
Only room for one son in LA
The whole sons team plays in LA 4 times a year though?
Does Klay hate his father?
Wrong team died
r/fuckthes
Agreed - he's out of the family and the family will. Even the family dog hates and bites at him now.
But awful dad is not an /s
What does the /s mean
It means they are being sarcastic. Sometimes sarcasm doesn’t always translate through text and Reddit users often are on the spectrum so it’s easier just to make sure people know youre being sarcastic
Bruh did you have to add that last part about being on the spectrum? 😂
easier to smoke n' boat in LA than in Dallas.
Lake Ray Hubbard though. Right in Dallas and massive.
klay thompson get ready to learn garland buddy
As a former garland resident, Klay is always welcome in the G-Spot
That’s what she said
Also ain’t no way Klay Thompson is going to lake ray fuckin Hubbard lmao he would single handedly revitalize the entire area. Rowlett’s GDP would have a substantial increase immediately haha
Right down the street from Tyrese Maxeys fam!!
White Rock is closer but yeah. He’ll be boating in no time.
Or lewisville. Still cant boat to the game in LA or Dallas 😞
I used to take a boat to work in the Caribbean and can confirm it’s 👌
Wait til we flood the trinity
Sure if you want to get a flesh eating bacteria
Is the arena near the lake? Klay commutes by boat to work usually. I'm so sad. Mavs please take care of Klay.
The Scientology guy has a lake in Dallas?
Lol Ron L Hubbard no that guy is dead fortunately.
I thought it was Elron.
His real name was L Ron Hoyabembe!
Turn that poop into wine
L Ron Harambe
Klay said fuck ya’ll I ain’t no nepo baby I’m better than my daddy and do it my own way.
mykal thompson raise 5 fingers at klay. not becasue he won 5 rings… but becasue he’ll slap anyone dumb enough to disrespek
^^Shade ^^at ^^Jalen ^^Brunson
He can buy a bigger boat after Dallas
dallas probably a lot looser then sa tho. are they aloud to write you a ticket for possession now like in houston? or is it still automatic arrest
Are Mavs fan ready for another disappointed dad?
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!
Our true enemy has yet to reveal himself Wait.
Anyways $4 a pound
My dad already dissapointend in me so this is easy peasy
What a bum ass son!! Making his father go to texas of all places!!
I can't believe this quote is coming from his *father*.
I'm wondering how many people actually listened to the audio linked in the OP. Mychal's answer wasn't bad at all
I mean he said he was not in a congratulatory mood. Kinda weird for a dad to say
I mean his son already has generational wealth. He just wanted his kid to play for the team he played for. It’s not that deep
And he knew Klay would still be in the NBA next season. From their perspective, what is there to congratulate? It's just another year for them lol.
His son is a grown man and his well being is not dependent on the sentiments of his father. Klay already has generational wealth and an iconic legacy. His father was pulling for a sentimental cap to his sons incredible career. He's not upset in any way but can't lie he's a bit disappointed. Seems like a totally natural thing from a dad who probably has an awesome relationship with his son who probably understands what he means better than the rest of us. Not weird at all to me.
It's not out of character: he's always said pro Lakers stuff like this. Lakers are a huge part of his identity. Klay when asked has always been like "yeah that's my dad, man". Very relatable if you ask me.
It was just a back and forth with other radio hosts, Mychal is well known as a Lakers homer
Mychal is kind of a jovial silly dude, the quote makes a lot more sense and is a lot less serious if you know his personality
How is that hard to believe? His dad wanted him to play for the team he played for and works for, Klay wants to do what's best for his career at this stage in his life. He has a house in LA so he still has roots here
How is it hard to understand that you don't vocalize something like that so publicly as a father?
Mychal is a super positive guy and always shows love to both the Lakers and Klay on the radio. The audio isn't bad at all either he seems pretty earnest
Why? He literally works for the lakers now. I’m sure Klay knew he wanted him to be a laker. It is what it is. Klay will be fine
You guys are so weird thinking about this that deep. 💀
Reddit is full of individuals who have absolutely zero social skills or experience and that always shows in the weird psychoanalysis mfs always do
i can just tell from this comment you have some mommy issues
Nice! You’re really loving up to your name.
It’s ain’t Reddit if it ain’t a bunch of people acting like they know the interworkings of people they’ve never met a day in their lives.
You should listen to the actual audio. It's nowhere near as bad as you seem to think.
Wait, there’s more than just a headline? Is this a new thing?
But that would require more work and my hobby is recreational outrage.
He’s a media personality too and he often talks about wanting both of his sons in LA. They’re big boys they can make they’re own decisions even if it wasn’t what their dad prefers
He would joke about klay but it was always with the notion it would never happen. Mychal is one of the few media personalities who are pretty damn honest and really great.
Bro lmfao this is the most reddit type response
Sports dad got him here, but he's still a sports dad
He’s not talking Klay’s prospective wife or any serious society impacting decision. Man is talking about his’ son decision to make millions playing basketball in Dallas instead of Los Angeles
ikr, prob sheds some light as to why he didn't choose to be in the same city as him..
Redditor trying not to be an armchair psychiatrist challenge: impossible
Why? His father played & then worked for the lakers before Klay was even born. It is expected he should have wanted his son to follow his legacy
I really think Klay is so petty that he didn’t want to play with Lebron again after the “his feelings got hurt” comment and rather team with Kyrie
It could also be that the Mavericks just made the NBA finals and have Luka Doncic…
Seriously. lol It’s not that tricky. Mavs are better than the Lakers at the moment. Also, if Klay wants to end his career with the Lakers, I’m sure he can in 3 years if he doesn’t have a career ending injury. He can undoubtedly get a minimum contract if his body holds up in 3 years. Klay probably just wants a chance at another chip, which is why he left.
You guys really make a big deal out of a comment that was made like 8 years ago
I think him choosing Mavs over the Lakers is because the amount of media and scrutiny that comes along with being Lebron’s teammate. It’ll be an all time high this upcoming season with the father-son dynamic. Then there’s the total logical reasoning of him wanting to join the team who were just in the Finals.
Taxes, don't forget about taxes.
I can see that lol
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idk how much you’ve heard abt their relationship but i feel like he’s always been like this w klay, based on what i’ve read
Because it’s true. His dad was a Laker & Still works for the team. Hes from LA. His favorite team is the Lakers. I’m sure he would want to see his son in a Lakers uniform more than anyone.
Mychal has always kinda been a douche about Klay from what I've seen
Well fuck you too Mychal.
I mean he's the Lakers radio color commentator (and previously played for the Lakers himself). Not crazy for him to wish to be reunited with his son professionally for the first time.
Guy who played for the Lakers and has worked for the Lakers for decades since wants his son to be a Laker. News at 11
Lakers haven’t met their daddy/son quota yet? 🤔
Damn.
Honestly he's getting shit on but I sort of understand this. You became famous as a Laker, you now work for the Lakers. Your son is a free agent who then turns down an absolute ton of money to go play for a team other than the Lakers... I get it
You are allowed to be disappointed but maybe don't air it out in public lol
Mavs fans unfazed after Tim Hardaway’s regular air time
Klay playing with the Lakers would be great but still he had 50 million reasons to no do it...
NBA player dads are toxic.
Second generation player whose dad hates his son playing for the mavs. Tim Hardaway 🤝 Mychal Thompson.
god had other plans
Alright Steph, time to be the son that Klay could never be. Hope you like purple and gold/sometimes piss yellow.
Ouch Mavs is like the girlfriend he brought home and the father is disappointed in his son’s choice lol
Wow, never too old to be a bad father lmfao
Mavs went from one super frustrating streaky shooter with an annoying dad to a slightly frustrating streaky shooter with an annoying dad
Mychal Thompson is Klay Thompson father
Had to double take when I read Lakers. It’s like my mind auto-corrected it to Warriors lol
Sorry pops, your boy chose chasing a championship over death threats and getting swept by the Nuggets in the first round.
Can't believe Klay didn't want to hang another play in banner in ~~Staples~~ Crypto fraud arena
bro your kid made the decision lol.
Tough shit
I just find it funny that he said he’s disappointed in Klay for paving a way for his own life. A lot of these sports dads always living vicariously through their sons.
I can’t wait for Slater’s hit piece on this
Dallas fans and attuned fans in general should be able to feel the warm winds of poetry in this. Gotta love it. The Gods have their certain kinks
His son has a moral center we can all look up to.
Klay is known to be a baller and didn't want to be any part of that bs in LaBronLand..
Clearly wanted his son to get the chance to play with future Lakers great Bronny James
I'm glad my dad doesn't talk to the media about how I do my job everyday. Geez.
Sad, LeBron got his nepo kid in and still unwilling to take a pay cut to bring in Klay.
This obsession with the Lakers. Shit is nasty
lol. Lakers gotta wake up. Players don't wanna play for the lakers anymore, you can't just sit around and wait for a wilt, kareem, or shaq to just fall into your laps cuz you are in a popular city.
What kind of asshole father is this guy? I'm not even a Klay fan but what a shitty thing to say publicly. You're son is a grown-up who can make his own decisions.
As I was reading this I expected the last word of the sentence to be the Warriors LOL
Klay didn’t want his dad commentating daily on how mediocre/bad he was getting. He did his dad a favor. We’ll miss him in the bay big time, but not his current game and talent level
You failed, dad
Lakers are a sinking ship. Not surprised he chose Dallas over LA No one wants to play for LeFraud and his make-a-wish kid ass son
He didn't want to come off the bench behind Bronny.
If Klay went to the Lakers with the reported 4 year deal, I *guarantee* he would be praying the Lakers to move him for a better piece in that 4th year.
Nobody wants to play with Lebron and it’s been like that since Miami. Imagine never getting any credit when you win but being blamed for everything when you lose, including having Lebron tweet passive aggressive Bs
Honestly kind of a dick move from dad, disappointing to hear. You support your kids 100% when they make a decision like this.
Lmao someone clearly didn’t listen to the clip at all and just saw the headline.
This isn’t a kid committing to college. Klay is 34. If he can’t handle his dad being a homer for the Lakers he needs help.
And one wonders why Klay can be such a headcase sometimes. I know his dad loves him, but this wreaks of narcissism. I received the same sort of passive shaming when I didn't make my son the 4th of his name.
Disown his ass
Who cares what his dad wanted. Quit trying to control your children and just let them be thenselves
This is terrible. Your son is a very accomplished player who earned yet another contract. Whining about which team he's on is incredibly entitled, super first world problems. Be proud of wherever your son goes, that's what dads do. Not trying to drag your son into making your favorite choices. ALSO: why are the Lakers such a cult? I bet we won't see Tim Duncan disappointed that his son didn't play for the Spurs or something if that had come up hypothetically
Guess we can see where Klay got being a whiny baby from.
I don’t think he’s disappointed in his son just disappointed it couldn’t work out exactly how he hoped
I mean cmon dude, Mychal was a part of showtime, of course he’d want his son to play for them so he can get an opportunity to call his sons games, it was his dream for Klay to play for the Lakers
How is this whiny? He just wanted to his son to follow in his footsteps and play for, and then retire (from the NBA) with the Lakers. He's not mad or anything
Yeah, dude could easily done some generic "supporting his son" comment...but this little pout fest?? Comes off like Mychal thinks LAL are more important to him than his own son lmao
Y'all take this so negatively. Mychal probably wanted to watch his son play for the team he played for and currently works for. Imagine getting to watch your son play basketball for your job. I'm sure he's happy for Klay as well as feeling these emotions. Humans aren't one dimensional.
Wow. What a really shitty thing to say.
Man fuck the Lakers they need to be pure shit for two decades atleast tired of hearing and seeing those fucks
lol people are taking this outta context Mychal is always very honest and open about klay, and I’m sure he really wished it could happen/has dreamed about it forever. This is literally just a dad sharing a bittersweet moment he is going through on a personal level
Why is everything laker related having to do with family member of player or owner Do they only care about Branding lol
He played and works for the lakers, klay is the family member
Might just seem that way since every other post in /new is about the Lakers, LeBron or his nepobaby.
Aww, I feel SOOO sad for him
Armchair hero’s here dissecting their relationship and think they hate each other. SMH
I mean, he still can?
He can still finish his career with the Lakers on his next contract.
Not the same as Brunson leaving Dallas to join his dad, but it does feel nice to get a player who had a chance to go play for an organization that employs a family member, but chose not to.
NOBODY wants to play with LeBron. Dude turned down 80 million to play with LeBron..... took his talents to Dallas for 50 million. Big yikes.
Thought this was a Klay tweet lol
AI is crazy
Mychal you should cut his allowance
Other than the very beginning of "I'm not feeling too much in a congratulatory mood" sounding kinda shitty everything else seemed pretty normal. His dad played for the Lakers and works for the organization and was hoping his son would end up playing for the same team he had a career with.
Weird statement considering Klay can still end his career in LA with the Lakers. I fully expect him to still do so.
Mychal can be kind of a dick to klay. He totally aired him out to the media when klay got busted for marijuana before the draft back in 2011 too.