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How a Kobe Bryant quote shaped Klay Thompson's pregame preparation

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson finds inspiration in a Kobe Bryant quote, "Greatness isn't just on the court, it's everything you do."

It has shaped Thompson as a creature of habit when it comes to his game preparation. He goes through the same warmup routine each game -- the same one he has been doing for years. He starts with the same knee stretch -- a new addition to his routine since returning from an ACL tear and an Achilles tear -- three little knee wiggles to the right, three times to the left.