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Klay Thompson did not look like his former self when he rejoined the Golden State Warriors this past NBA season. The lethal shooter could only do so much with less than a year of playing back from injury. Now, he has gotten accustomed back into the system through a whole postseason run. There are lofty […]

Klay Thompson’s father, Mychal, was born in the Bahamas before being recruited to play college basketball in the United States as a teenager. His older brother, Mychel, played several years with the Bahamian national team, for which he’s currently an assistant coach. Who will sit in the Bahamas’ head-coaching seat early next summer as the […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is looking to add to his collection of NBA hardware. Recently, on his trip to China, Thompson walked past a statue of Thanos, the infamous Marvel supervillain, and he tied the encounter to the Warriors’ pursuit of another championship. “Who let Thanos in here? I’m trying to get […]

Klay Thompson is still enjoying his annual offseason trip to China, soaking in the lavish reception he gets every time the Golden State Warriors star heads to the Far East. What better time to give fans an early glimpse at his latest signature shoe? “Captain” Klay posted a pair of photos on Instagram featuring the […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is trying to live in the moment for the rest of his storied NBA career. The future hall of famer recently stopped by Paul George’s Podcast P with Paul George presented Wave Sports + Entertainment to reflect on his career and look forward to what’s left in store. “You’ve […]

The Golden State Warriors will head into the 2023-24 season with high hopes and no small amount of pressure, with the careers of their star trio of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green getting nearer and nearer to a close. Having won the championship in 2022 and being just a game away from another […]

After failing to win back-to-back championships this season, the Golden State Warriors could avenge their second-round exit by taking home the NBA In-Season Tournament trophy. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Chris Paul and the rest of the Warriors are hungry to prove that they still have it. What better way to do that than […]

Stephen Curry is still in amazement that he’s going to be playing alongside Chris Paul on the Golden State Warriors come the 2023-24 season. The two had years of battle together, and amid those intense match-ups, no one really thought they would end up being teammates. But here they are now, set to pair up […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson believes that Stephen Curry does workouts that most NBA players can’t even fathom. He mentions an example of a workout between Stephen Curry and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, and how the Mavs star looked absolutely listless, reports Podcast P presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. Paul George: […]

Secret routines and formulae to success are often never revealed to the public. Athletes get in the lab a lot to work on their game but it is not until they are well into retirement that fans get to see how they got their specialty. The Golden State Warriors were always known for their elite […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson said he had to retire from playing “NBA 2K” during an appearance on Podcast P With Paul George Presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment.  "I had to retire from [NBA] 2K, I would get too angry… I take that game way too seriously. I'm like, 'He's not even that good. […]

No one knew it for sure at the time, but when the Golden State Warriors drafted Klay Thompson with the 11th pick of the 2011 NBA Draft, they were already building a championship-level backcourt alongside Stephen Curry. But again, greatness rarely comes easy. As Thompson would attest to, his relationship with Curry didn’t begin on […]

Add another chapter to the simmering personal rivalry between Paul George and Devin Booker. Appearing on Podcast P With Paul George Presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson admitted he “regretted” flashing a four-finger championship ring taunt to Booker early last season. The Phoenix Suns superstar initially showed respect for […]

Back in June, Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce beat Golden State Warriors teammates Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson in a celebrity golf tournament. Thompson recently hopped on the Podcast P with Paul George podcast and made an NBA Finals comparison to the golf tournament he played in a few months ago, […]

The Golden State Warriors’ offseason overhaul has essentially come to a close. As league business shifts to the annual dog days of August, the Warriors know pretty much exactly what they’ll look like heading into the 2023-24 season. But just because Golden State has one lone roster spot left to fill and has already revamped […]

The Golden State Warriors’ locker room issues as well as salary cap troubles meant that trading away Jordan Poole was inevitable. But that doesn’t mean that losing Poole won’t hurt the Warriors in some capacity, as Klay Thompson, in an appearance on Podcast P with Paul George by Wave Sports + Entertainment, believes that the Washington Wizards will […]

One of the greatest defining moments of Klay Thompson’s career was his unforgettable and legendary heat check game in the 2015-16 NBA regular season against Paul George and the Indiana Pacers. In that game, the Golden State Warriors sharpshooter dropped 60 points despite barely dribbling the ball. In a recent appearance on the Podcast P […]

The Splash Brothers have been known to be the elite shooting duo of the NBA. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson may have insanely good shooting chops. But, their styles of play cannot be more different from one another. While the off-ball movement is essential to how they play their game, it is what they do […]

Kobe Bryant didn’t need a whole lot of words to make an impact. Speaking on Podcast P with Paul George by Wave Sports + Entertainment, Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson has provided a prime example of that with an anecdote about his ‘favorite memory with Kob’. The story went like this: “One time for […]

Klay Thompson still can’t move on from the Golden State Warriors’ shocking 2016 NBA Finals defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers. That much is clear as the sharpshooter shared that it’s still painful to think about it today. The Warriors star admitted that he really thought they were going to win it all even when the […]

For the last decade, the Golden State Warriors have been the epitome of dominance in the NBA. They’ve won four of the last nine championships, including back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018, and they were coming off of a title entering this past 2022-23 season. However, things did not go as planned this past year […]

Back on October 25th, 2022, the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns faced off against each other in a regular-season game. The Suns demolished the Warriors by a final score of 134-105 in a game that was decided well before the final buzzer. In the second half of the loss, Klay Thompson exchanged words with […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson was sad to see Jordan Poole depart the organization. Poole was part of a blockbuster trade earlier this summer that saw him leave for the Washington Wizards with the Warriors getting veteran guard Chris Paul in return. It came as a surprise to many in the NBA world as […]

While there are a lot of people questioning the Golden State Warriors’ decision to trade for Chris Paul this offseason, Klay Thompson firmly believes they made the right move. The Warriors decided to part ways with Jordan Poole in order to acquire Paul from the Washington Wizards. Golden State also gave away Patrick Baldwin Jr., […]

Draymond Green and Jordan Poole have been the center of attention on the Golden State Warriors roster. The two have had a lot of tension and unspoken beef with one another. This was all since Green punched the now Washington Wizards guard at last year’s training camp. Although, other members of the Steve Kerr-led team […]

This NBA offseason proved to be a whirlwind of emotions for the Golden State Warriors. Not only did long-time executive Bob Myers step down as the head of their front office, but the team also moved on from former first-round pick Jordan Poole. An instrumental part of Golden State’s 2022 championship run, Poole will now […]

Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. I can no longer keep track of how many times I’ve started off an article with this exact statement, but the truth is, it’s just a well-known fact that doesn’t get old. In a recent episode of Hot Ones, a popular show wherein guests are asked to […]

The Golden State Warriors are coming off of a shocking semifinals loss in the Western Conference to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023. With the Warriors’ core players returning except for Jordan Poole, the team has its sights set on another championship. Golden State is charging forward with new faces in its supporting cast. The […]

About a year ago at this time, the Golden State Warriors were continuing their championship celebration late into the offseason. Nobody outside the organization thought it would be possible for this group to get back to the top of the NBA world, yet Stephen Curry and Co. accomplished this feat, setting up high expectations for […]

Anyone who closely followed the Golden State Warriors last season should be confident knowing how Steve Kerr will answer questions about his team’s starting lineup across the 82-game grind. As the offseason’s August dead zone fast approaches, though, he’s adamant no decision will be made on who’s starting and coming off the bench for the […]

The Golden State Warriors made a minor move on Monday, as they added former Boston College Eagles star Jerome Robinson via a training camp deal. This does not mean that Robinson has already made the roster of the Dubs, as he still needs to prove himself to earn a permanent spot. However, it’s a chance […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the most revolutionary teams and franchises in the history of the NBA. From their impeccable ball movement to the deadeye three-point shooting of Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry, the team has become a legendary group in recent years. The sharpshooter and original Splash Brother Thompson is up for […]

The Golden State Warriors have kept their core intact over the years. Stephen Curry has emerged as the face of the organization and he will probably retire with the Warriors. Golden State agreed to re-sign Draymond Green to a contract this offseason. Now, the attention turns to what the future holds for Klay Thompson. Thompson, […]

After four years with the Golden State Warriors, Jordan Poole is now heading to the Washington Wizards. The Dubs moved him to bring in Chris Paul, sending the youngster to a rebuilding Washington squad that will give him a lot of room to show what he learned from Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Poole became […]

As teams across the league prepare for NBA Summer League in Las Vegas and they fill out their rosters in free agency, Damian Lillard continues to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds. The Portland Trail Blazers star has requested a trade after 11 seasons with the franchise that drafted him and all indications point […]

Draymond Green left little time for drama in free agency, putting pen to paper on a four-year, $100 million contract Friday afternoon with the Golden State Warriors soon after the player movement period officially opened. Why not, too? Green maintained from the moment Golden State’s title defense went up in flames in the second round […]

One of the core members of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty through the years and a four-time NBA champion, Draymond Green is not going anywhere after flirting with free agency. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Green and the Warriors have agreed on a new four-year, $100 million contract that keeps the veteran forward with […]

Klay Thompson has been an instrumental part of the Golden State Warriors dynasty, that much is certain. But as the Warriors know all too well, keeping a championship-level core together is an expensive endeavor. They even had to trade away Jordan Poole for Chris Paul with the intention of cutting future costs in mind. Soon […]

Travis Kelce delivered some electrifying commentary in his battle of Capital One’s The Match with Patrick Mahomes, against NBA stars Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry. After Kelce hit a fairway shot within a few yards of the pin, he celebrated for the camera. The round was full of trash talk between the leagues, and two-time […]