On January 31, Beijing time, according to US media reports, Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson recalled his first personal meeting with Michael Jordan in an interview.
"I remember it was in 1997-98, it was the last time they won a championship, and I clearly remember the Bulls with superstars like Jordan, Pippen and Rodman," Thompson said. Later, my father took us to the players' tunnel and we waited there and I wanted to see them."
"I remember not saying anything at the time, and being able to see Jordan as a legend was a huge inspiration for me, and when I was in school, I told my friends that I would always cherish that memory."
"I can proudly tell even the future kids around me that it was an honor I saw Michael Jordan at my peak and watched the Bulls play, which I will never forget."
Thompson's father was Michael Thompson, who was elected to the 1978 NBA Draft and played for the Trail Blazers, Spurs and Lakers.
Today, Thompson has become a sought-after superstar in the NBA, winning three championship rings and setting several magical records. Jordan, as the god of basketball, has influenced generations of NBA players.