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The Golden State Warriors superstar might be the next NBA star to join the Bahamas NT ahead of the Pre-Olympic Tournament

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The Bahamas won the Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Argentina behind the leadership of three NBA players. But now an even bigger NBA star might be joining the team in the near future.

Klay Thompson

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Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson, in fact, announced that he's seriously considering the possibility of joining the Bahamas in order to help the team secure a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

"When that time comes, I will give it serious consideration just because of what The Bahamas meant to the Thompson family, especially my father", Thompson explained during his trip to the Philippines for his shoe brand ANTA.

Klay's father, Mychal Thompson, a former NBA no.1 overall pick, has Bahamian blood in his veins and that makes Klay one of the most intriguing additions to the Bahamian NT.

"My father never had a chance to play for the Bahamas because they just didn't have the chance to do so back in the 70's and the 80's", Klay Thompson added. "Now my brother Mychel is coaching with them which is also a really nice thing. Now, I'm focused only on the upcoming NBA season but when that time comes next summer, I'll consider the possibility".

Thompson has already played at the International level for Team USA, winning the gold medal at the 2014 FIBA World Cup and at the 2016 Olympics.

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