“Mentally, I had to reevaluate myself … and kind of find myself again,” Thompson said. “He’s a guy I learn from.”Īs Klay returned to the court last fall, going on to win a fourth NBA title with the Warriors, Trayce eventually got back to the majors for the first time in three years, earning a September call-up from the Chicago Cubs last season after hitting 21 home runs during the triple-A season. “My brother is a good example of that, a guy who never shies away from a moment, never shies away from a certain shot,” Trayce said. He also had many “self talks,” trying to replenish his psyche with “confidence and conviction.”Īgain, Klay provided some familial motivation. There were long hours spent in front of a computer, watching and replaying videos of his swing, and others around the sport he admired. So I had no excuse but to do everything I can to get back and reestablish myself.”įor Trayce, that meant doing a “deep dive” on his declining performance, trying to pinpoint where he had gone astray. He came back from two major injuries when a lot of people counted him out and didn’t know if he was gonna be who he is or whatever. “I’ve certainly looked at him as inspiration.

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