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VINE: UFC meets NBA as Klay Thompson diagnosed with concussion

Published 21:56 29 May 2015 BST

Updated 22:00 29 May 2015 BST

Kevin McGillicuddy
VINE: UFC meets NBA as Klay Thompson diagnosed with concussion

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They needed a doctor to tell us this

You could fit an octagon on a hardwood court right? That's all that was running through our minds as Klay Thompson got knocked out by a knee from Trevor Ariza in game five of their play-off series with Houston earlier this week. The incident was entirely accidental but the injury has ruled him out for the start of the finals with Cleveland, and might see him miss the entire series which starts next Thursday. The ear was lacerated badly at the time, but Thompson was cleared to continue playing but will now be under NBA concussion protocols It was reported after the game that he was throwing up and unable to drive home and tonight the Golden State Warriors has confirmed that he did indeed take a very serious knock to the head https://twitter.com/gswstats/status/604359729595351040 Concern was raised after the game when Thompson failed to hear a reporters question with hearing loss amjaor indicator of concussion