Klay Thompson Articles - Page 44

Atlanta Hawks · 5 years agoHawks' Trae Young names Jrue Holiday, Kawhi Leonard, Klay Thompson as NBA's top 3 defenders

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has quickly risen as one of the league’s most potent scorers. As such, he has been matched up with the toughest defenders in the NBA. Via Twitter, a fan asked Young who are the top three best defenders out there. The Hawks stalwart didn’t hesitate to answer. For the Hawks’ sophomore, […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWhy Klay Thompson wasn't taken seriously by Pac-12 schools during HS recruitment

Despite being the son of a former No. 1 overall NBA draft pick, the Warriors’ Klay Thompson was not originally touted as a major force in basketball as a high school student athlete. While his father, Mychal, won two titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, shooting guard Klay had to contend with players with more […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoKlay Thompson wants to retire a Warrior after another 10 years, loves everything about Stephen Curry

Golden State Warriors superstar guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are already the greatest shooting backcourt of all time and their playing careers aren’t even done yet. Neither Curry nor Thompson has ego issues to where one of them will get jealous or upset if the other guy is taking more shots or averaging more […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors coach Steve Kerr admits just how hard this season has been on Klay Thompson

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr recently opened up about how Klay Thompson has been dealing with his season-long ACL injury. According to Kerr, the 30-year-old has not exactly been in the best place psychologically during his lengthy road to recovery. “It’s been a really, really hard season for Klay,” Kerr said, via Tim […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors' Klay Thompson reminds fans 'the best way to beat an opponent' amid coronavirus battle

The entire world is in a huge fight with the coronavirus, and everyone is uncertain regarding the proper approach to the problem. Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson reminded fans that there’s only one way to fight the biggest threat to everyone’s health in a good while: education. The Warriors shooting guard took to his Twitter […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors star Klay Thompson's 60-point game re-run has Stephen Curry, Mike Brown hyped

In the midst of the coronavirus putting a halt to the 2019-20 NBA season, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry and assistant coach Mike Brown didn’t have much to look forward to but a replay of Klay Thompson’s mythical 60-point game. NBC Sports Bay Area aired the replay of Thompson taking on the Indiana […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoKlay Thompson's ACL rehab massively affected by NBA suspension

During a conference call with local reporters, Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers addressed how the NBA’s suspension will affect the ACL rehab of star shooting guard Klay Thompson. Thompson is recovering from a torn left ACL. However, Warriors players can’t go to the facility anymore because of the coronavirus: “Yes, it’s hard,” Bob […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoMychal Thompson argues Lakers should be champions if season is canceled

Mychal Thompson, father of Golden State Warriors star guard Klay Thompson, believes the Los Angeles Lakers should be champions if the 2019-20 season is canceled altogether because of the coronavirus pandemic. Mychal played and won two rings with the Lakers back in the day. He also does radio for them now. Hmmm…So…IF the season duznt […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors coach Steve Kerr compares coaching Eric Paschall to Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson

Eric Paschall has been more than just a pleasant surprise for the Golden State Warriors after they drafted him with the 41st pick of the 2019 NBA Draft. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr even compared coaching the 23-year-old to coaching his two best players in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson: “Honestly, it’s like coaching Steph […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoVideo: Klay Thompson, Steve Kerr take part in peace walk to reduce gun violence in Oakland

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and shooting guard Klay Thompson took part in a peace walk to reduce gun violence in Oakland. The Warriors may play in downtown San Francisco now, but their hearts will always be with Oakland: Klay Thompson & Steve Kerr took part in a peace walk to reduce gun […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoKlay Thompson does non-contact work, will not do contact drills this season

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson did some non-contact work at practice on Friday. Thompson, who won’t play this season, also won’t do any contact drills: Steve Kerr said Klay Thompson has been joining in non-contact drills and shooting drills. The Warriors don’t expect him to do any contact work this season. — […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoKlay Thompson to Warriors fans: 'Dynasty ain't over'

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson does not care that his team currently boasts the worst record in the NBA. For Thompson, a return to glory is on the horizon. Thompson took to Twitter after a shoe release at the team shop, telling fans the “dynasty ain’t over:” Klay Thompson said “Dynasty ain’t over” after […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors' Klay Thompson's motivational message provides boost vs. Suns

Klay Thompson only needed four words to motivate the Golden State Warriors in their game against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. As detailed by Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Phoenix has this tradition of greeting former employees who return as opponents with a “Welcome Back” sign showing on a flat screen TV. On Saturday, the […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors' Steve Kerr compares Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson’s situation to LeBron James

LeBron James is part of this story, believe it or not: Stephen Curry’s imminent return to the Golden State Warriors will end what has been a long four months for Warriors fans and Steve Kerr. However, some may argue that Curry’s return is too little, too late for the Dubs’ playoff chances. Moreover, Klay Thompson’s […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoKlay Thompson 'barely said a word' during NBA Draft dinner with Warriors

Golden State Warriors president of basketball operations and general manager Bob Myers says Klay Thompson was so quiet during their NBA Draft dinner. The Warriors selected Thompson with the 11th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. Klay has turned into a superstar player for the Dubs in a short amount of time (h/t Drew […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoKlay Thompson posts heartfelt tribute to late Lakers great Kobe Bryant

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson posted an emotional message on Instagram dedicated to Kobe Bryant, his “favorite player” growing up. “No amount of words can express how much Kobe meant to me and my family. Growing up, he was my favorite player on my favorite team… Your legacies will live on, not only thru […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors' Klay Thompson reveals what he misses most while sitting out season

The Golden State Warriors have ruled out Klay Thompson for the rest of the 2019-20 season, making any potential sighting of the Splash Brothers a mere fantasy for the next two months of this campaign. Yet the sharpshooter admitted he misses plenty from being on the court now that he’ll be unable to join his […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoKlay Thompson showing real progress in ACL tear recovery

Golden State Warriors star shooting guard Klay Thompson won’t play this season. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t still track his ACL rehab. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Thompson is slowly but surely rounding into form: Warriors practice opens, Klay Thompson in the weight room, mimicking (in a controlled setting) the full lift […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors coach Steve Kerr claims Klay Thompson has been 'lost' without basketball this season

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson has been “lost” this season without basketball. Thompson will miss the entire season recovering from his ACL tear. For someone who loves to compete and play ball, sitting out a full year is killing the Warriors guard: “I’ve really felt bad for […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors' Klay Thompson expected to be ready for 2020-21 training camp

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson will officially not play in the 2019-20 season, but he is expected to be ready to return by training camp, the team announced in a statement released via @WarriorsPR. Klay Thompson injury update: pic.twitter.com/s4Zuyj4mJj — Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) February 21, 2020 Thompson tore his left ACL in the final […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoVIDEO: Warriors' Steve Kerr speaks out on Klay Thompson's status for the Olympics

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is not ruling out the possibility of injured star shooting guard Klay Thompson being available for Team USA in the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics in July. Per Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the 54-year-old tactician said the Warriors All-Star is still not sprinting and jumping at the moment […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoReport: Warriors rule out Klay Thompson for season

The Golden State Warriors have officially ruled shooting guard Klay Thompson out for the remainder of the season, per Marc Stein of the New York Times: The Warriors have this week made it official and fully ruled out Klay Thompson (left knee) for the remainder of the season, league sources say — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors coach Steve Kerr's strong claim on the NBA without Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says the game of basketball is missing Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson. Curry has only played in four games this season, while Durant and Thompson haven’t played at all: “The game definitely missed Steph and Klay, that’s for sure,” Kerr said, via ESPN. “The game of […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoSteve Kerr 'not entertaining' possibility of Klay Thompson's Warriors return this season

According to Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, fans shouldn’t expect star shooting guard Klay Thompson to return anytime soon. Kerr also mentioned how important getting back two-time MVP Stephen Curry will be for the team at the end of the season. Steve Kerr explains the importance of getting Steph Curry around 15-20 games […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors owner teases potential Klay Thompson return this season

The Golden State Warriors have little to fight for the rest of the season besides a high lottery pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Yet the impending return of Stephen Curry has also opened the door for Klay Thompson’s potential season debut in 2019-20. Owner Joe Lacob teased Thompson’s return, one that could potentially take […]

Phoenix Suns · 5 years agoFrank Vogel compares Devin Booker to Klay Thompson

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker and Golden State Warriors champion guard Klay Thompson are very similar. Vogel will get to coach Booker on Sunday in the All-Star game. He talked about what the Suns guard is like with reporters on Saturday during All-Star media availability […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoVIDEO: Warriors' Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson turn to 'rock paper scissors' on Andre Iguodala intro

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson helped cap the video tribute the team made for Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala with a brief message. It appears that fate had decided he was the one to deliver it. Prior to taking center court, Thompson and point guard Stephen Curry were seen playing rock, paper, scissors […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoAndre Iguodala responds to Klay Thompson's message with friendly jab at Warriors

Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala has enjoyed quite the homecoming in his return to the Bay Area to take on the Golden State Warriors. Iggy and his ex teammates have not been shy about trading friendly jabs leading up to their matchup, and they made sure to keep it going up until gametime. The Warriors […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors' Klay Thompson delivers pregame, center-court message to Andre Iguodala

The Golden State Warriors welcomed back one of its most beloved figures, as Miami Heat swingman Andre Iguodala returned to San Francisco during the Heat’s road game against the Dubs at Chase Center on Monday. Prior to tip-off, Iggy’s former teammate with the Warriors, Klay Thompson, did the honors of introducing him to the home […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors' trade for Andrew Wiggins brings back memories of Andrew Bogut

The decision to trade D’Angelo Russell for Andrew Wiggins was one met with plenty of shock and skepticism by Golden State Warriors fans, similar to how Russell’s addition was earlier this summer. Yet no decision is ever simple and trading their leading scorer was not by any means a simple choice for the franchise. A […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoVideo: Kevin Durant names Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Russell Westbrook as greatest teammates

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant chimed in on the greatest teammates he has ever had, naming former Golden State Warriors buds Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson along with former tandem partner Russell Westbrook back from his Oklahoma City Thunder days. Durant described Westbrook as a reliable, potent point guard presence, before pivoting to Curry and […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoVideo: Charles Barkley accidentally calls Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson 'Stay and Kleph'

Charles Barkley has the uncanny ability to be funny unintentionally with his occasional mishaps on live television. The “Inside the NBA” analyst made another one on Monday night when he mistakenly said “Stay and Kleph” instead of “Steph and Klay,” of course referring to Golden State Warriors backcourt Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. The rest […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoStephen Curry admits his career wouldn’t be the same without Klay Thompson

Golden State Warriors superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are undoubtedly two of the best shooters of this generation, and possibly of all-time. The high-scoring pair has been synonymous with one another, forming “The Splash Brothers” duo that has punished opposing defenses with their limitless range over the last few seasons. Curry, who is still nursing […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoVIDEO: Warriors pay tribute to Klay Thompson ahead of Washington State jersey retirement

Despite suffering an ACL tear during the 2019 NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson has been a visible part of his team’s season. Now, his teammates get to watch Thompson’s jersey retired by his alma mater Washington State. “A special basketball player but an even more special person.” Coach Kerr, Bob […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoStephen Curry to attend Klay Thompson's jersey retirement at Washington State

Stephen Curry revealed he will make the trip to Pullman, WA to attend Klay Thompson’s jersey retirement ceremony, as his Golden State Warriors backcourt partner is set to be honored by his alma mater Washington State on Saturday, Jan. 18. Curry, who’s been out of action since suffering a broken left hand on Oct. 30 […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors star Klay Thompson being patient on his rehab, wants to play until his late 30s

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson gave an update on his ACL rehab, noting that he is being very patient because he wants to play until his late 30s. To recall, Thompson tore his ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. According to the 29-year-old sharpshooter, he hasn’t stopped working on getting healthy […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors coach Steve Kerr issues update on Klay Thompson's 6th month out from ACL injury

Klay Thompson’s road to recovery from a devastating ACL injury is right on track, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr shared on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters inside the Chase Center, Kerr gave a positive update regarding the 29-year-old’s condition. “I’m watching Klay out on the floor, shooting a lot of shots. He’s got that […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years ago10 Clutch Points about the Warriors at the halfway stretch of 2019-20

The Golden State Warriors have reached the halfway point of the 2019-20 NBA season and done so in a very different way than most expected. An injury to Stephen Curry and a slew of new, young faces have changed the scope of the season from the onset, quickly turning it from a hopeful postseason stint […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors teammates appreciate support from injured Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson

Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson have been unable to contribute on the floor due to injuries. But their teammates are grateful for the support in the wake of a frustrating season. It would be easy for Curry and Thompson to feel dismayed. After all, they were coming off a run of […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors' Klay Thompson will be re-evaluated after All-Star break, still not expected to play this season

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is recovering from a torn ACL and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, according to Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle. However, Thompson is still not expected to play this season. Thompson suffered the injury in Game 6 of last year’s NBA Finals, marking the first time […]

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