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After experiencing an emotionally draining day that included visiting with his gravely ill grandfather in Portland, traveling well over 1,000 miles and shelling out five-figures for a private jet back to Oakland, Klay Thompson found himself in front of his locker room stall, scrolling down his phone, preparing to play the Oklahoma City Thunder in an hour. The Golden State Warriors knew there was a chance Thompson might play but still considered him questionable until he made it known that he was mentally and physically able to perform. Teammate Zaza Pachulia spotted Thompson in his seat, in his game shorts, and was shocked and excited.