Klay Thompson and Kevin Love have played ball at the same time and place before—and not just during last year's NBA Finals. In fact, for a short time, the two weren't going head-to-head. Yes, back in 2001, Love and Thompson played on the same Little League baseball team in Lake Oswego, Oregon.A little #TBT for tonight's #NBAFinals Klay Thompson and Kevin Love playing for Lake Oswego Little League in 2001. pic.twitter.com/Dsv9apfC9w
— Jen Beyrle (@JenBeyrle) June 2, 2016
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In case you're still puzzling, here's a blown up version of the photo:That's Thompson down on the bottom row, all the way to the left. And if you can't figure out which kid is Love, just look up. Yeah, higher. There you are.Klay Thompson told KNBR 1st time pitching to Kevin Love in Little League tried to brush off plate. "Beaned him right in the left shoulder."
— Diamond Leung (@diamond83) November 4, 2014