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A Letter to Klay Thompson: Classical Music Warrior

Pop CultureBay Area

Dear Mr. Thompson,

First of all, congratulations on your spectacular success on the court. As a life-long Warriors fan, I can’t tell you how much joy it gives me to watch you play. I understand that recently you’ve added classical music to your pre-game meditation routine. That’s awesome! Sources tell me that your faves are Mozart and Beethoven. Great choice, they’re kind of the Splash Brothers of classical music! I’d like to personally invite you to give your hometown classical radio station a try! We’re here 24 hours a day, commercial-free, with a soothing soundtrack of classical hits, sure to help you get centered and ready for your next big game. There are many different ways to listen to KDFC, including through our smartphone app or on a smart speaker. Just say, “Alexa, play KDFC.” Plus our listeners tell us their pets love KDFC too, so leave it on for Rocco!

Go Ludwig, go Wolfgang, go Klay, and go Dubs!!!

Pop CultureBay Area
Written by:
Dianne Nicolini
Dianne Nicolini
Published on 06.02.2019
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