There are a ton of backstories in the lead up to the U.S. Men’s basketball team’s trek to the Summer Olympics later this summer.
Kevin Durant will be playing with his new Golden State Warriors teammates for the first time. He will be doing so with former Warrior forward Harrison Barnes also on the roster.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan is expected to play a huge role in the low post as the United States looks to earn gold.
Rivalries on top of rivalries — all of which are being cast aside for one common goal.
That was pretty evident in a video the Clippers posted showing Warriors guard Klay Thompson wishing Jordan a happy 28th birthday.
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Ouch. Could this have been more awkward? “I am only doing this cuz we’re Olympic teammates,” Thompson said.
To paraphrase. I hate you, but have a nice birthday.
Whether Thompson was trolling or is legitimately an awkward individual remains to be seen. At the very least, he might be able to help Jordan earn one title in his career.