He set the NBA record for three-pointers made (14) in a game this season, but that’s not the best he’s played. “It’s the best feeling,” Klay Thompson said. RELATED: Klay reveals which Warriors teammate he yells at most often He is one of the best cases of the shift toward positionless basketball in the NBA, as he guards just about every position throughout the course of the game, staying in front of swift guards and not being out-maneuvered by power forwards and centers in the post. … Dec 13, 2011 - Klay Thompson signed a multi-year contract with the Golden State Warriors. I think you can make an argument for Klay Thompson being the 2nd best shooter in NBA history, as long as the rest of his career holds up. As blasphemous as that may seem to Lakers fans in general and Bryant’s fans in particular, it is most certainly not outside of the realm of possibility. Mychal says he may be a bit biased, considering Klay is his son, but that’s what he believes. Born: February 8, 1990 in Los Angeles, California us The Warriors already ruling Klay Thompson out until at least the All-Star break means he'll miss at least the first 55 games. Who was Jeff Grosso? Klay Thompson. “But 60 in 29 minutes is not too bad.”. Had the Warriors not been ahead by a comfortable margin, he could have played in the fourth quarter and added to his extraordinary point total. Jeff Grosso: The life and death of skateboarding’s soul. Gervin recorded his in 1978 which Carmelo Anthony equaled in 2008. Californians aren’t leaving the state en masse — but they are leaving San Francisco, study says. Golden State Warriors vs. Chicago Bulls (Oct. 29, 2018), Stats: 52 points, 18-for-29 (.621) FGs, 14-for-24 3-pointers (.583), 2-for-2 (.1000) FTs five rebounds, one steal, 27 minutes, – Most points in the 2017-18 season so far (52), – Tied record for three-pointers in a half (10). Warriors' Klay Thompson sneaks on court in a walking boot to sink a reverse layup during a timeout in Monday's game against Timberwolves. “Had he played 10 of the final 12 minutes and scored at the same pace, Thompson would have wound up with 81 points, a figure equaled only by Bryant in 2006 and surpassed only by Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary 100-point game in 1962.”. Golden State star Klay Thompson, who suffered a hamstring injury, tells Yahoo Sports that he’ll be fine: “No, I don’t see myself missing Game 3.” — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 3, 2019 Klay Thompson made you pick up the phone again last night — again.. 52 points, 16-25 FGs, 11-15 three-pointers, five assists, four steals, two blocks. Warriors' Klay Thompson sneaks on court in a walking boot to sink a reverse layup during a timeout in Monday's game against Timberwolves. “It was probably when I scored 37 points in a single NBA quarter. 5. “It’s crazy it’s reality.”, 2. Curry, a career 23.5-points-per-game scorer, and Thompson, at 19.5, have keyed the Warriors three NBA titles and five total Finals appearances from 2014-15 to 2018-19. "Washington State star Klay Thompson is suspended for game against UCLA". Had ball for 1.5 seconds per touch in the frontcourt. Best of Game 6 Klay. Valeri Nichushkin scored his second goal of the game in overtime, and Colorado rallied to win 3-2 over the Ducks, who are 0-6-3 in their last nine. He’s also established himself as one of the best shooters in NBA history. ELEVEN. Chris Carlson/Associated Press . Thompson’s point total was the most points scored since Kobe Bryant recorded 60 in the last game of his career on April of 2016. Klay Thompson G #11. Since entering the NBA back in 2011, Klay Thompson has won three championships and made five All-Star teams. Splashing value. The injury meant Klay would be out for the entirety of another season. Klay Thompson's Best Game Winners Last 5 Games. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson formed the best backcourt in NBA history. 9 UCLA beat No. Klay Thompson went to work on George “Iceman” Gervin’s 33 points in the third quarter of this game. (March 5, 2011). Steph Curry and Klay Thompson formed the best backcourt in NBA history. Thompson scored 36 points in the first half as he made 10 three-pointers with the entire team recording 92 points. The backcourt duo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson left NBA fans in awe of their fabulous three-point shooting. Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the daily Sports Report newsletter. Klay was all of Dub Nation when Warriors were down big vs. Heat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea.