NBA player Klay Thompson reveals his early investment experience in Anthropic: An NBA dinner facilitated the development of AI in Silicon Valley.

According to BlockBeats, on May 19th, NBA player Tristan Thompson recently shared his experience of investing in the artificial intelligence company Anthropic during a podcast interview on Market Bubble. He stated that the investment initially stemmed from a series of NBA-related gatherings and dinners he attended in Silicon Valley. Thompson explained that a friend in Silicon Valley introduced him to people in the AI community, and after in-depth discussions with these tech entrepreneurs, he developed a strong interest in the future prospects of artificial intelligence and technology. "They kept talking to me about the future of AI and technology, and I thought, 'I really like what you guys are talking about,'" Thompson recalled. He added that many people in the San Francisco tech scene were discussing this area, which ultimately prompted him to get involved himself. "I thought, Okay, here's a check. I want to join the game." Thompson revealed that after making his initial investment, he further participated in more early-stage projects through SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles) and gradually expanded his network and resources in the technology investment field. "Since then, they've opened up many opportunities for me," he said. He explained that he not only gained earlier access to high-quality projects through SPVs but also began inviting friends to participate in investments, creating larger sums of money. Thompson's experience reflects the increasingly close connection between sports stars and Silicon Valley capital circles as more professional athletes venture into AI and technology investments. Thompson has long been in the spotlight due to his relationship with Khloé Kardashian, repeatedly being exposed for infidelity during Kardashian's pregnancy, and the couple later announced their reconciliation. In recent years, he has also become more involved in technology, AI, and cryptocurrency investments. He recently revealed that many NBA players ask him which cryptocurrencies to buy, to which Thompson replied, "I tell them, hold for the long term. Take a long-term view. Just like you believed you could make it to the NBA, you have to believe in these coins and the development of the entire industry."