Klay Thompson surprised by Will Ferrell, lifts Warriors over Clippers

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Will Ferrell emailed Steve Kerr a while back, and the Warriors coach didn't believe it was really the actor writing.

A few exchanges later, Ferrell was warming up with Golden State on a night the Warriors needed a little fun and lightheartedness to forget their recent funk.

Klay Thompson scored 20 points after the comedy star surprised him and teammates before the game, and Golden State snapped a five-game skid by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 112-97 on Tuesday.

"It was fun, and I'm glad we took advantage of it," Stephen Curry said. "... I think we fed off the energy. I was actually surprised, his form, he actually had some good rotation on the ball, and endless energy. I don't know how."

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Actor Will Ferrell, left, watches as Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson warms up for the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 8, 2022.  (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Ferrell went through shooting, passing and dribbling while sporting a vintage-style headband and dressed in his Jackie Moon jersey from the 2008 hoops film "Semi-Pro." It was a moment that was meant especially for Thompson — who dressed as Moon for Halloween three years ago and loves the movie.

Thompson watched it repeatedly during his two-year rehab from major surgeries on his knee and Achilles tendon, saying: "When I had some dark days I would put that movie on and it would make me smile. I'm very thankful for that film."

He added, "That was so cool, dreams do come true."

Kerr knew it meant a lot.

"We exchanged a couple of emails and then concocted the plan," he said. "He's a huge