Warriors' Klay Thompson Plays Classical Music and Natural Sounds to Break Slumps

Taking a dip into the ocean isn't the only thing that can get Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson feeling good on the court.

According to Mark Medina of the Mercury News, Thompson has found a new way to bust out of slumps this season—and it's all about soothing sounds.

The Warriors guard said Monday:

"I try to play some classical [music] on Pandora or some nature sounds. I can't listen to rap or hip hop while I do it because I then get distracted. It's something pleasant in the background. It's nice. It's a challenge and much harder than working out. I got my mind racing. It's a good practice for me. ...

"During the playoffs, it's very nerve-wracking. Just to have a couple of days to get away from the game is always nice. It does a lot for the mind."

It's tough to argue with the results.

While Thompson's field-goal percentage (46.7) and three-point percentage (40.2) were his lowest overall totals in recent seasons, he overcame an early shooting slump to finish the regular season strong. After shooting just 34.4 percent from beyond the arc through December, he shot 45.2 percent after the start of the new year.

He is averaging 18.3 points while shooting 41.2 percent from distance during the playoffs.

Thompson revealed earlier this postseason that he "reset [his] mind" by jumping into the ocean (4:15 mark):

With Golden State preparing for the Western Conference Finals, head coach Steve Kerr and Co. would be wise to make sure Thompson does whatever he needs to be in the right mindset as the Warriors chase their fourth title in five years.