Syracuse has made every opponent's best shooters look like the next coming of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. 2011: Rd 1, Pk 11 (GS) Status . He also has the NBA playoff record for most three-pointers made in a game. Thompson was a member of the United States national team, winning gold medals on their 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup and 2016 Olympic teams. On June 7, in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Thompson scored a playoff career-high 34 points in a losing effort to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The most recent meeting was the Lakers' 124-111 win on February 23. 5 Jun. A four-time NBA champion with the Warriors, he is a five-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Third Team honoree and was once named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.He has also won gold medals with the United States . What does that say about me? [84] On December 29, he had his second-highest scoring game of the season with 32 points in a 115105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. [110] In Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals, Thompson posted 30 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks while going 8 for 14 from behind the 3-point arc in a 11096 closeout win over the second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies. [1][13] He earned Pac-10 Player of the Week honors twice during the season and was chosen as a midseason candidate for the John R. Wooden Award. Thompson began his sophomore season by leading the Cougars to the Great Alaska Shootout Championship, being named its Most Outstanding Player after scoring a tournament single game record of 43 points in its championship. [35] Klay Thompson is in a fantastic position to be pitted against NBA superstar Kevin Durant. [24] Thompson cites this match as the biggest regret of his career: 2014 was the year our entire team came together for the first time in my UCLA experience, everyone on that team had each others backs and did everything in their power to win the title. On Thursday night, Klay Thompson surpassed Kobe Bryant for sixth place on the all-time 3-pointers list with sixth of their seven 3-pointers even as Golden State Warriors thrashed rival Sacramento Kings 126-114 at San Francisco. 1 shirt. [63] The Warriors finished the season as the first seed in the West with a 6715 record. He became the first player in history to record 60 pts in fewer than 30 minutes of play. [100][101], On November 28, 2021, Thompson was assigned to the Santa Cruz Warriors, Golden State's NBA G League affiliate, alongside James Wiseman for rehab purposes. Thompson hit four 3-pointers in a 126-101 win over the Utah Jazz on December 27, 2017, tying him for third place with Dana Barros with 89 straight matches with a 3-pointer. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Only last week ahead of the All-Star break did Klay Thompson even receive medical clearance to play on back-to-back nights, 13 months after his return from a more than 2 1/2-year absence recovering from knee and Achilles surgeries. Post the junior season, Klay Thompson opted to stay with the NBA draft. Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds. Then, he joined Washington State University and played for the college team. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com . In his sophomore year, Thompson led his team 'Cougars' to the 'Great Alaska Shootout Championship.' Thompson signed a four-year contract extension with both the Warriors on October 31, 2014. [30], Thompson spent much of 2016 on the road, playing tournaments in Israel, Egypt, South Korea, China and Thailand. See the events in life of Klay Thompson in Chronological Order, (American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays at the Shooting Guard' Position), https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Klay_Thompson_vs._Jared_Dudley_(cropped).jpg. [34][35] The next day, he scored a then career-high 41 points in the Warriors' 127-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Thompson played his first doubles match in 2010 at an ITF tournament in California partnering Daniel Kosakowski. The surgery, performed by Dr. Richard Ferkel in Los Angeles, is expected to keep Klay sidelined for . Klay Alexander Thompson (born February 8, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball . [65] Following a 129115 victory in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals over the San Antonio Spurs, the Warriors reached their third straight NBA Finals series, becoming the first team in league history to start the playoffs 120. Born to a basketball champion father, he was introduced to the sport at an early age. His mother was a volleyball player in college for the University of Portland and University of San Francisco, while his father was the first overall pick of the 1978 NBA draft. He made five 3-pointers to give him 203 for the season, joining Curry as the only players in NBA history to have seven straight seasons with 200 3-pointers. This tournament also marked the first time that media and fans started actively referring to Thompson as a showman.[23]. The public money is leaning towards Boston . [15], On January 18, 2020, Washington State retired the No. [108] On April 10, in the final game of the regular season Thompson scored a season-high 41 points for the Warriors in a 128107 win over the New Orleans Pelicans to clinch the third seed in the Western Conference. [114] The Warriors won in six games, giving Thompson his fourth NBA Championship. [31] At the 2016 $100,000 USTA Challenger in Aptos, California, Thompson received a wildcard entry and won a round before losing to Bjorn Fratangelo 63, 75. Los Angles did have LeBron James and Anthony Davis in that victory, and the Warriors were without Stephen Curry or Andrew Wiggins. A much calmer Klay Thompson responds. He is the oldest of the Thompson brothers. Warriors' Klay Thompson to return vs. Cavaliers on Sunday The five-time All-Star rejoins the Warriors, back in championship contention, after rehabbing a pair of major leg injuries over the past. Klay Thompson returned to the Warriors lineup Sunday night against the Cavaliers for the first time after missing two consecutive seasons with ACL and Achilles tears, scoring 17 points in 20. Boston was -2.5 against the Sixers at home just a few weeks ago, so considering this game is in Philadelphia, a line movement of just one point seems to favor the Sixers. Fox, 61, Christopher Lloyd, 84, and Tom Wilson, 63. While Golden State awaited Klay Thompson 's comeback from ACL and Achilles' tendon injuries, the Warriors had the NBA 's best defense and the second-best offense through Nov. 29. [5] Thompson then suffered a torn achilles tendon while recovering from his knee injury and missed the entire 202021 season as well. In the last 11 games of November, Thompson then shot a combined 32-of-73 from beyond the arc (43.8 percent). Posted by ; brake pedal sticking in cold weather; In 2015, he led the Warriors to their first NBA championship since 1975. Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson made his long-awaited return earlier this season, taking the floor on Jan. 9 in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. His 10 three-pointers in the first half tied Chandler Parsons' league record set in 2014, and Golden State made 17 threes in the first half to set the NBA record for a half. The Thompsons decided to move to Ladera Ranch, California when Klay was 14 years old. Notably, the university has retired his NO. Thompson was able to play right away at Washington State, starting in all 33 of the team's games in his first season. During his tenure at UCLA, Thompson earned a BFA in creative writing with a minor in Film/TV, and during the entirety of his 2014 senior season, was the #1 ranked NCAA tennis player. [97] Thompson officially re-signed with the Warriors on July 10. Recruiting Rank: 2008 (58 . He became the only player in NBA history to record multiple games with 12 or more 3-pointers in a season. [33] During the course of this year, Thompson participated in a multitude of charity events[34] and gave many interviews discussing his interest in creating a healthier and more financially feasible pathway for young American tennis talents to transition to the pro tour. Born In: Los Angeles, California, United States. Back in 2011 when the NBA draft rolled around, Klay Thompson decided skip out on his fourth year in college and enter. . 1. It's a tradition after good games, and the folds don't change. "As USC was our biggest competition in pursuit of an NCAA and Pac-12 title, we had to figure out a way to beat them. [112] In Game 1 of the Finals, Thompson passed LeBron James for second on the NBA playoffs all-time three-pointers list. Indian Wells Masters qualifying draw where he lost in the first round to 23rd seed Bobby Reynolds in straight sets and the only ATP main draw appearance of his career at the Hall of Fame Open where he lost in the first round to 6th seed Steve Johnson in straight sets. That scoring ability was on full display against the Toronto Raptors when Kobe Bryant scored 81 out of the Los Angeles Lakers' 122 Points. After missing both 2019/20 and 2020/21, Thompson was finally deemed fit enough to return against the Cavs in 2022. [106] On February 12, Thompson scored 16 of his then season-high 33 points in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in a 117115 comeback win. Klay Alexander Thompson (born February 8, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). 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Klay Thompson isn't just "back," the Splash Brother singlehandedly has stepped up and kept the previously-drowning Warriors afloat in the wild expedition that is the Western Conference. Mar. [15], It was around this time that Thompson's talent was noticed and he was offered a contract to graduate high school early, forgo college and go straight onto the professional tour. [45] On December 5, 2016, he scored 60 points (shooting 21-of-33 and 8-of-14 on three-pointers) in 29 minutes over just three quarters in a 142106 win over the Indiana Pacers,[59] becoming the first player in NBA history to score 60 points in less than 30 minutes of action. - PledgeIt.org", "Klay Thompson Introduced Himself to Magnus Carlsen as Warriors' Best Chess Player", "The Warriors' Key Chess Piece Is Also a Chess Fanatic", "Klay Thompson is so obsessed with chess, he consulted with a Norwegian grandmaster", "Laura Harrier talks new show Hollywood, swapping red carpets for Zoom calls & the A-list friends helping her navigate fame", "You May Recognize "Hollywood's" Laura Harrier from "One Life to Live", "Everything You Should Know About NBA Star Klay Thompson's Girlfriend Laura Harrier", "Laura Harrier had some thoughts on boyfriend Klay Thompson's 'essentials' list", "Laura Harrier Denies 'Fake' Engagement News", "Report: Space Jam 2 Will Star Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, Klay Thompson, More", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Klay_Thompson&oldid=1141846795. [78] In Game 6, Thompson knocked down nine 3-pointers on his way to 35 points, as the Warriors rallied from an early 17-point deficit to stave off elimination with a 11586 victory over the Rockets. Thompson and James Wiseman were sent to the Santa Cruz Giants, Golden States Nba Basketball League club, on November 28, 2021, for recovery purposes. On April 4, 2017, he scored 41 points (his 10th career 40-point game) in a 121107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. [133][134][135], Thompson's older brother, Mychel, played basketball for Pepperdine University and had a brief stint in the NBA with the Cavaliers, while his younger brother, Trayce, became a Major League Baseball player. It was after this tournament that Thompson took to Twitter to announce his retirement.[32]. He then scored his seasons best 39 points against Indiana Pacers. The Warriors recorded a winning streak of 24 consecutive victories, which ended with a loss to Milwaukee Bucks.. He played college basketball for three seasons with the Washington State Cougars, before being selected in the first round of the 2011 NBA draft by Golden State with the 11th overall pick. Thompson and the Warriors went on to lose to the Spurs in six games. He also became the sixth player to ever make 300 3s in the postseason, joining Curry as Warriors to reach the feat. Dont think I need to go into detail about how good Stevie was, but to put it bluntly he was unbeatable in college tennis. In 2017, he donated $1,000 for every point he scored in his home games against Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, and the Washington Wizards, as part of his efforts to raise fund for relief for the Northern California firestorm.. Thompson played one season of college basketball for the Texas Longhorns before being drafted fourth overall by the Cavaliers in the 2011 NBA draft. The final home game of the season for the Illini is tonight at 6 p.m. against Michigan with sendoffs for graduate student Matt Mayer and senior Terrence Shannon. [61] On January 26, he was named a Western Conference All-Star reserve for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game. [75] Three days later, he scored 22 of his 34 points in the first quarter of the Warriors' 117100 win over the Phoenix Suns. [51] On March 25, he scored 40 points against the Dallas Mavericks. [8] When Thompson was two, he and his family moved to Lake Oswego, Oregon, where he was childhood friends and Little League teammates with fellow future NBA star Kevin Love. He was a real character in college -- we didn't see it as coaches, but his teammates and roommates did," said Bone. The next tournament was the Australian Open, where Gibbs won a round before losing to Kiki Bertens 67, 06. Thompson and the Warriors entered the 2014 NBA playoffs as the sixth seed in the Western Conference and were matched up with the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round; they lost the series in seven games. Clay played #1 for the Bruins throughout the entire 2014 season, ending with the Bruins loss to Oklahoma 42 in the NCAA Semifinals. Two days after getting into a heated verbal exchange Tuesday with Devin Booker that led to his first career ejection in 651 games, Thompson addressed the . "[3][4] In 2015, Thompson helped lead the Warriors to their first NBA Championship since 1975, and was a key contributor in the Warriors' 2017 and 2018 titles. Professional Career The Golden State Warriors picked him in the 2011 NBA draft. However, he returned for one more tournament in November 2019 at an ITF tournament in Malibu, California in the doubles draw losing in the first round. do buzzards eat rotten meat / park terrace apartments apopka, fl / did klay thompson graduate from college. Thompson's behavior was equally as impressive as he turned out large crowds and won the Sportsmanship Award. Klay Thompson improbably banked in a long 2-pointer from the corner in the Warriors' 109-104 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. did klay thompson graduate from collegebritool tools catalogue. Ramona Shelburne on Klay Thompson's epic comeback. He finished the season with a record 733 points. Klay Thompson is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of National Basketball Association (NBA). did klay thompson graduate from college. Thompson began all 33 games for Tony Bennett of Washington State University as a freshman averaged 12.5 points per game, and played his best in 3-point shooting percentage & free throw percentage. [143][130][144], He owns an English bulldog named Rocco. [9] Thompson and his brothers were raised there as Catholics. [28] Continuing on this success, Thompson had a very good summer with Semi-final and Final appearances at $15,000 ITF tournaments in Illinois and he ended the summer with a qualifying draw appearance at the Winston-Salem Open where he lost in the first round to Ryan Harrison in straight sets. [104], On January 8, 2022, Thompson announced he would make his return to the court on January 9 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The win advances Old Dominion to the quarterfinals, where it will face No. [119] On December 30, Thompson made a key 3-pointer with 1:36 left in the game and scored 31 points in an 118112 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. [98] He returned to practice with the Warriors in September 2020. [107] On March 12, Thompson scored a then season-high 38 points along with six rebounds and five assists in a 122109 win over the reigning champions Milwaukee Bucks. Coming into Thompsons junior year, the Bruins were heavily favored to be a national championship contender. Being a sportsperson herself, his mother also supported Thompson in his sporting endeavors. [56] With a Game 7 victory, the Warriors became the 10th team to rally from a 31 deficit and win a postseason series. It was the siren song of video games . The 13 field goals tied David Thompson's (no relation) record for a quarter. [23] Warriors general manager Larry Riley praised Thompson for his shooting ability and expressed confidence that Thompson would improve his defensive skills with new coach Mark Jackson.[23]. Thompson won an NBA championship with the Cavaliers in 2016. [42] That season, Curry broke his own record for three-pointers (286), and Thompson again finished second in the league (239) as the two combined to make 525 threes, surpassing their previous record by 41. [7] He went on to help the Warriors secure a fourth championship in eight seasons, as the team defeated the Boston Celtics in six games to secure the 2022 title. Klay Thompson is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Thompson then hit a combined 39-of-8 shooting 3-point range in the following 11 games in November (46.4 percent). [26] A week later, he exceeded his previous high with 27 points in a win over the New Orleans Hornets. With additional sponsor and fan matching Thompson was able to increase that to $5,223 per point, ultimately raising $360,374 by tallying 69 points across the three games. [126] Although Thompson is not known for blocking shots or creating steals, he is considered a strong defender thanks to his size at the guard position and ability to defend against both elite guards and wings. [13], In 2007, his freshman year at Crossroads, Thompson led the Roadrunners to their first Boys Tennis CIF Championship in school history. In an exclusive interview with SI's Howard Beck, Warriors guard Klay Thompson went after his critics, in part for his snub from the NBA's recent 75th Anniversary Team. 12 seed Georgia State 66-56 in their first game of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. [41] On March 17, he was ruled out for 710 days with a sprained ankle. Both his parents were sportspersons his mother a volleyball player, and his father a basketball player. Klay started playing basketball in his early days at Santa Margarita Catholic High School. Thompson recorded 29 points inside a 115-107 loss to the Detroit Pistons on October 29, 2017, and became the 11th player in franchise history to reach 9,000 points. [121] On February 6, Thompson scored 42 points with a season-high 12 three-pointers in a 141114 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the last 11 games of November, Thompson then went a combined 39-of-84 from 3-point range (46.4 percent). Klay Thompson has a history of smoking pot (marijuana), and in his college days got arrested. [29] Warriors coach Mark Jackson said that Thompson and Stephen Curry formed the best shooting duo in NBA history. He made the Pac-10 all-freshman team as a result. His team Washington State Cougars won the game against USC in Pullman. Thompson faced controversy when he was suspended for his final regular season game at WSU after being issued a misdemeanor criminal citation for marijuana possession. He became the third-fastest Cougar to reach 1,000 points. [22] This string of wins started with the consolation draw at the All-American tournament, which booked him a trip to Flushing Meadows, NY and the ITA Fall National Championship. Klay Thompson was born to Julie & Mychal Thompson in Los Angeles on 8th February 1990. His outstanding performance earned him a place in the Warriors Hall of Fame list, alongside players like Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry, and Joe Fulks. [127][128] He is also praised for his stamina. Later on that year he committed to play for the UCLA Bruins. [36] On January 23, 2015, Thompson scored a career-high 52 points, with 11 three-pointers, in a 126101 win over the Sacramento Kings. [90] For Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, Thompson missed his first career playoff game after straining his left hamstring late in Game 2. [16], Thompson had an immediate impact for the UCLA Bruins, slotting in at #3 singles his freshman year, where he led the team in dual match wins at 2310. He is widely considered to be among the greatest players in NBA history. Minnesota, showing roads and major bodies of water. [2][3] Thompson holds a 11935 record, one of the highest number of wins for a UCLA player in the school's history. On May 8, 2013, Thompson recorded a playoff career-high 34 points against San Antonio, hitting 8 out of 9 three-point attempts, along with a career-high 14 rebounds. [58], Thompson opened the first six games of the 201617 season shooting 11-of-53 from 3-point range (20.75 percent). Klay and Laura had previously been seen together at events including the All-Star Game, ballgames, birthday parties, the Oscars, Drakes New Years Eve blowout, and others. [142]), Thompson is known for his offbeat, dry sense of humor. College. I've lived in 2 countries, 1 Canadian province, 3 U.S. states, 4 cities with a large family. [120], On January 2, 2023, Thompson scored a season-high 54 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in a 143141 double overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks. In 2015, Klay Thompson was dating a . [113] In Game 5 of the Finals, Thompson joined teammate Stephen Curry and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history to make at least 100 3-pointers on the championship stage. 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