Mychal Thompson pushes for Klay Thompson to join Lakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Mychal Thompson, father of Klay Thompson, has expressed his desire to help his son join the Los Angeles Lakers. This comes after NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that Klay would welcome a trade back to Los Angeles, where he was born. Mychal, a former Lakers player, responded to a fan on X, saying, "I'm TRYING" to make it happen. While Klay has faced injuries that affected his performance, he still retains his ability to shoot effectively from distance. He has one year remaining on a $17.46 million contract.
- •Mychal Thompson played for the Lakers from 1987 to 1991.
- •Klay Thompson reportedly welcomes a return to Los Angeles.
- •Klay averaged 11.7 points in 21.7 minutes last season.
- •Klay's contract has one year left at $17.46 million.
- •His recent injuries have raised questions about his impact.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Mychal Thompson on trying to get Klay Thompson to Lakers: 'I'm TRYING'
"Klay Thompson's father, Mychal, a former Laker, commented to possibly getting his son to the Purple and Gold.
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