Warriors' Klay Thompson admits being teammates with Chris Paul is 'a little weird'

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After many playoff battles, Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson knows that lacing up his sneakers alongside Chris Paul is going to be an odd feeling at first. 

In a recent interview with The Athletic, Thompson discussed his new teammate, admitting it is a little strange after so many years playing against Paul. 

Chris Paul, #3 of the Houston Rockets, handles the ball against Klay Thompson, #11 of the Golden State Warriors, during Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. (Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

"Any time you get to play with a player who is one of the best of your generation it’s an honor," Thompson told The Athletic. "It’s a little weird because we’ve had so many battles in the past with Chris, and he’s led so many teams that nearly knocked us off or did knock us off all the way back in 2014. 

"I think he’s just going to add such a calming presence and leadership component that we need. I know Steph and him have a long history together being both from North Carolina. For me, it’s going to be a smooth transition playing with such a passer and playmaker, I’m just excited." 

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