Kobe Bryant gifted Warriors star Klay Thompson 'inscribed' Mamba Mentality copy

While Klay Thompson has only played for Golden State Warriors during his NBA career, he is connected to Los Angeles Lakers. Thompson's far, Mychal Thompson, played for LA Lakers from 1987 to 1991, where he won two NBA championships with Magic Johnson. Before he re-signed with Warriors last year, re were rumours that he could play for Lakers. In his latest Instagram story, Thompson shared a thoughtful gift late NBA legend Kobe Bryant gave him. 

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Kobe Bryant gifted a signed copy of his popular book Mamba Mentality

(Im source: @klaythompson official Instagram)

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On Friday, Thompson shared photos of gift Bryant gave him via his Instagram stories. five-time NBA champion had given Thompson a copy of his book  Mamba Mentality: How I Play. book was released in 2018. On copy, Bryant has inscribed on cover inside, and had written words 'rings rings rings rings'.

book came out right after Thompson had won his third championship ring with Warriors. Bryant, who won five championships throughout his NBA career, had often stated that championships were one of most important things to him while evaluating a player. 

Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven ors passed away in a tragic helicopter crash in January. Thompson was one of many NBA players who paid his respects to NBA legend. Thompson wrote a mess on Instagram for Bryant, who was his favourite NBA player while growing up. 

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Klay Thompson's Instagram mess after Kobe Bryant's death

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