Klay Thompson reveals why Red Sox were his favorite team as kid

Share

Major League Baseball returned Thursday with Opening Day festivities across the nation, and even players from different sports are excited for America's Pastime to be back.

You can include Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson in that mix.

Thompson posted an old photo to his Instagram page Thursday showing him in a Boston Red Sox uniform as a kid. In the caption, he explained why the Red Sox were his favorite team growing up.

Check it out in the post below:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CNIEPMXsyNQ

Those teams with Nomar Garciaparra, Pedro Martinez, Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz will forever be some of the most popular Red Sox squads in history. Of course, many of those fond memories involve the 2004 Red Sox winning the World Series and ending the 86-year Curse of the Bambino.

Giles: Your guide to Red Sox futures bets entering 2021 season

Boston Red Sox

Find the latest Boston Red Sox news, highlights, analysis and more with NBC Sports Boston.

20 Under 25: Time for talented Red Sox prospects to make an impact

If Juan Soto lands in Boston, he may have Mookie Betts to thank

Thompson isn't the only Warriors superstar who's shown a love for the Red Sox. Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has been a Red Sox fan for a while,Β and he wasn't shy about expressing it during the team's march toward a World Series title in 2018.

Unfortunately for Red Sox fans, Thursday's home opener against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park was postponed to Friday afternoon due to weather.Β 

Contact Us