Klay Thompson makes LeBron James claim

Klay Thompson has backed LeBron James to take the Los Angeles Lakers to the playoffs - in comments that will interest Lakers fans. “I definitely expect them to make the playoffs because I expect their young guys to make a huge leap,” Warriors guard Klay Thompson said. “They usually do from their second or third year. I expect them to be in absolute playoff contention. “Championship contention, I’m not sure. You have to wait and see. It takes a lot of work.”

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