Klay Thompson is a professional basketball player who plays as a shooting guard for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a three-time NBA champion and a five-time NBA All-Star.
Early Life
Klay Thompson was born on February 8, 1990, in Los Angeles, California. His father, Mychal Thompson, is a former NBA player who won two championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980s. Klay grew up in a basketball family and started playing the sport at a young age.
He attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Orange County, California, where he played for the school’s basketball team. In his senior year, he led the team to a 30-5 record and a state championship.
College Career
After high school, Klay Thompson attended Washington State University, where he played college basketball for three seasons. In his sophomore year, he was named to the All-Pac-10 First Team and was the leading scorer in the conference.
In his junior year, he was again named to the All-Pac-10 First Team and led the conference in scoring. He also set the school record for most points in a single season with 733.
NBA Career
Klay Thompson was selected by the Golden State Warriors as the 11th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft. In his rookie season, he played in all 66 games and averaged 12.5 points per game.
Thompson quickly established himself as one of the best shooters in the league. He is known for his quick release and his ability to shoot from long range. He holds the NBA record for most points scored in a single quarter with 37 points.
Thompson has been a key player for the Golden State Warriors during their recent championship runs. He has been named to the All-NBA Third Team twice and the All-Defensive Second Team once.
Injuries
In June 2019, Klay Thompson suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. He missed the entire 2019-20 season while recovering from the injury.
In November 2020, Thompson suffered another injury, this time to his right Achilles tendon, during a pickup game. He is expected to miss the entire 2020-21 season while recovering from the injury.
Personal Life
Klay Thompson is known for his laid-back personality and his love for surfing. He is also an avid golfer and has played in celebrity golf tournaments.
Thompson has been in a long-term relationship with Laura Harrier, an actress and model. The couple has been dating since 2018.
Conclusion
Klay Thompson is one of the best shooters in the history of the NBA. He has been a key player for the Golden State Warriors during their recent championship runs. Although he has suffered some injuries in recent years, he remains a top player in the league.
