Klay Thompson knew exactly what he was signing up for when he joined the Miami Heat, and rather than being intimidated by the franchise's very demanding culture, the four-time champion says it's one of the biggest reasons that he wanted to be here.
Speaking on the Zaslow Show, Thompson said his decision to join the Heat was based on their reputation for conditioning, accountability, and championship expectations, and those reasons appealed to him at this stage of his career.
"I've had nothing but respect for the Miami Heat. I mean, Heat culture, it's not just a phrase. They live it."
"And there's a reason that their guys overachieve a lot of times, or they embrace the pressure that comes with championship expectations. So that's what attracted me here. It's like all of my friends who have played here talk about how demanding it is and how your fitness will be the best it's ever been."
"And obviously, at this stage of my career, that's what was so attractive, is I wanna be in an environment that's super competitive. And guys might get uncomfortable at times. I love that. I love getting the most out of your abilities."

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