Somebody who has a canine in each fights within the Lakers vs. Warriors Spherical 2 playoffs sequence is Klay Thompson’s dad, Mychal Thompson.
The final time these two storied franchises met within the playoffs, Mychal was taking part in for the purple and gold.
It was 1991 and the Lakers gained 4-1 within the Western Convention semifinals, whereas Thompson was watching on as a one-year-old.
Nowadays, Mychal is the Lakers coloration analyst for KSPN-710, so can be watching on Tuesday as a Lakers worker of types whereas his son performs for the opposing workforce. Who does he wish to win?
“Only a nice basketball sport,” Thompson informed The Sporting Tribune’s Mark Medina. “Both method, I can’t lose. If my son wins, I’m thrilled. If the Lakers win, I’m glad.”
After the Warriors defeated the Kings in Recreation 6, Klay informed media it was a “dream come true” for him to play in opposition to the Lakers – a second he’s been ready 12 years for.
Mychal is making ready himself for an thrilling sequence however when requested who will win, he can solely predict that it will likely be one of the best defensive workforce.
“It’s going to be a protracted sequence,” Mychal stated. “It’s going to come back right down to who performs one of the best protection. I do not know who’s going to win the sequence. Each groups are taking part in nice. They confirmed their toughness in every sequence. It is a toss-up sequence.
“It’s going to be an thrilling sequence both method, whether or not the Lakers or the Warriors win. I believe whoever wins this sequence might be going to win the title. You must respect Denver and Phoenix on the opposite facet. However I believe this sequence goes to be so good. It’s going to arrange the winner a lot that they are going to be extra battle examined coming into the West Finals.”
Recreation 1 of the second spherical playoffs sequence between the Lakers and the Warriors will happen on Tuesday, Could 2 at 7:00PM PDT.
