Fake Klay Thompson Gets Hilarious Offer From The Nets

The Nets could use some extra firepower.

BYAlexander Cole
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Prior to Game 5 of the NBA Finals at the Chase Center in San Francisco, there was a situation involving the YouTuber Dawson Gurly, who also goes by "Fake Klay Thompson." This man has been a fixture at Warriors games for years as he closely resembles Klay Thompson, just a little bit heavier. Either way, the fans love him, and since he is a YouTuber, he is always engaging in antics for views, clicks, and fame.

Well, his stunt on Monday night proved to be costly for him as he was banned from the Chase Center for criminal trespass. As you can see from the tweets below, Gurley duped Warriors security into thinking he was really Klay Thompson. He was eventually allowed on the court, and once he started taking shots, security caught on and hit him with a lifetime ban.



This story went viral yesterday and it even made its way to Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai. The Nets chairman didn't seem to mind Gurley's actions, as he ultimately offered him a spot with the Nets. Of course, the offer isn't serious, but it's cool to see the Nets getting involved in what is otherwise a pretty humorous story.

"They don’t want you in Golden State. Come play in Brooklyn!" Tsai wrote.


With the Nets getting swept in the first round, perhaps Gurley could be of service. He would still be more useful than Ben Simmons.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.