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SIGN UP HERE Let's hope Klay Thompson never finds himself in this situation, but if he were to be stranded on an island -- which three NBA players would he choose to help him survive and why?
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That was a question directed at the three-time NBA champion during a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Friday night, and Klay felt compelled to provide the following answer:
Probably Steven Adams up first because he looks like Aquaman and he would be well versed in the ocean. Then probably Steph because it seems like he's a good critical thinker and solves problems really well. And a third, man that's a good question... who do I know in the NBA that likes to do outdoor stuff. I'd probably pick, Karl Malone because guy is a great hunter I guess. He'd be the hunter and gatherer of the crew. He has huge elbows, knock some animals out.
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Adams is a great pick. A total no-brainer.
Curry is as tough and competitive as they come, but I have a feeling not many people would include him in their final three.
As for Karl Malone -- well, "The Mailman" is 55 years old, and the question probably was aimed at current players. But Malone definitely would handle himself quite well out in the wild.
Draymond Green would be pretty high on my list, and Lance Stephenson is a sleeper pick.
Drew Shiller is the co-host of Warriors Outsiders. Follow him on Twitter @DrewShiller