After All-Star reserves announced, Kerr pokes fun at Klay

Klay Thompson is headed to the All-Star Game for the second straight year.

The NBA announced the reserves at 4pm PST on Thursday.

Soon thereafter, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacted to the news.

"I didn't know what to expect, because just looking at the list, you have so many good players in the West ... I thought Klay would be right on the fence, and I'm thrilled that he made it," Kerr said on KNBR 680. "He deserved it, and I think we deserve to have three guys on the team given our record."

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On Thursday night, Thompson explained his feelings about the All-Star selection.

“I wasn’t nervous,” he said. “I just had a mindset like, ‘If I make it, great. If I don’t, still having a great year.’"

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Perhaps he wasn't nervous because he wasn't paying much attention to the process?

Over the years, Thompson's teammates and coaches alike have poked fun at his laid back demeanor and disposition.

And Kerr took another opportunity to do just that.

"Knowing Klay he probably doesn't even know yet," Kerr joked. "He's probably out walking his dog or something. He'll find out tomorrow maybe (laughing)."

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