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Klay Thompson is having perhaps one of his least-flashy seasons under Steve Kerr in 2017-18, but regardless of his relatively quiet demeanor, it hasn’t taken away from his defensive impact on this team, according to his peers. “No big deal,” Thompson said nonchalantly when asked why he’s been overlooked as a defender, according to Mark […]

Stephen Curry doesn’t turn 30 until March 14th, but the Golden State Warriors decided to have a party in his honor. Curry is dealing with an ankle injury, but it didn’t stop him from having a good time. Why not? It’s his birthday celebration. Klay Thompson also decided to show off some of his questionable […]

Touted as one of the best perimeter players in the game, it is no question that Golden State Warriors star guard Klay Thompson has patterned his offensive game from NBA great Kobe Bryant. But in a recent interview, Thompson revealed that it is not just Kobe’s offensive prowess that he nitpicked. In an article by […]

Klay Thompson re-signing with the Golden State Warriors remains one of the top priorities for the organization, but it’s looking a lot less likely that the defending champions could offer him the max extension they had in mind for his services. The 6-foot-7 marksman has had a down year in terms of production, his worst […]

Klay Thompson took only 11 dribbles during a genius 60-point night against the Sacramento Kings back a few seasons ago. During this play against the Portland Trail Blazers, he took absolutely none — as the referees missed the ball on a blatant walk violation, with Warriors shooting guard tip-toeing his way to an easy deuce. […]

The Golden State Warriors have two of the best shooters in NBA history in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Those two players were even called the best shooting backcourt ever by former Warriors coach Mark Jackson. They continue to make that claim more legitimate Thompson added yet another installment tonight. Thompson became the second player […]

Whenever the Golden State Warriors are being talked about, most of their success is credited to the stellar play of their four All-Stars, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. However, they also have a formidable supporting cast that equally deserves high praise. One of them is JaVale McGee, who has given them […]

In 2016 the Golden State Warriors were up 3-1 over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals and most thought the series was over, and that the Warriors had the title virtually in their bag. Evidently, that wasn’t just the fans who thought that though, even some players like Klay Thompson thought that was how […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has a lot of friends on the team, but his best friend may be his dog, Rocco. The relationship between Thompson and Rocco is well-documented. Thompson even received a birthday cake recently that was shaped like Rocco wearing his blue Warriors jersey. Thompson is on record saying that […]

A little over a week ago Klay Thompson talked about how he believed the Golden State Warriors could run the table, and how it was important that they did. “We’re really trying to win every game going into the playoffs. And it might be unrealistic, but it’d be nice to do that, We’re right on […]

Upon winning four straight games after of the All-Star break, taking out the Washington Wizards on the road, Klay Thompson is hopeful the Golden State Warriors can keep the foot on the pedal and go in one of their patented streaks, as they have done in the last three seasons. “We’re really trying to win […]

Klay Thompson is regarded as one of the most efficient 3-point shooters in league history. His extraordinary range and consistency is one of the reasons why the Golden State Warriors are on top. It also helps that Thompson is a reliable defender who can guard multiple positions. While the defense has to focus on Kevin […]

The All-Star Weekend is an event that media members attend where they get to inquire about the thoughts of several NBA players on a host of topics. So when they got a hold of Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, he couldn’t help but mention Draymond Green and DeMarcus Cousins. Thompson was asked which players he […]

The Golden State Warriors have won five championships in total, and are looking to dominate the NBA with their current roster. While Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant get most of the credit for making the Warriors a favorite to win a title this season, someone that doesn’t get a lot of credit is Klay Thompson. […]

Lou Williams made quick work of the Golden State Warriors during their last meeting, dropping a career-high 50 points against the defending champions and putting himself on the map as one of the hottest trade targets available prior to the deadline. With a 2-1 advantage following their recent 125-106 loss in early January, Klay Thompson […]

The race for being the league’s 3-point deadeye king is closer than ever with less than a third of the regular season left, as Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson leads the way with 45.4 percent from deep this season. The next three on the board, Joe Ingles of the Utah Jazz (45.3 percent), Reggie […]

If you’re even a casual fan of the NBA, you’re probably aware of the term “flopping”. This occurs when a player attempts to draw a foul by embellishing the impact from contact. This is a prime example. Needless to say, this technique is not good for the integrity of the game, nor is it the […]

Despite his strong ties to the team that drafted him, Golden State Warriors marksman Klay Thompson admitted he’ll hone in on good weather when evaluating his decision process in the summer of 2019. Having grown fond of golf and walks on the beach with his dog, an English Bulldog named Rocco — the 6-foot-7 sharpshooter […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were well-represented at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game with shooting guard Jimmy Butler and center Karl-Anthony Towns as members of Team Stephen. Although Butler opted out of participating in this year’s event, Towns made up for it with a solid performance of his own. However, his night was highlighted by the cold shoulder […]

Klay Thompson cherished his opportunity to take part in the 2018 All-Star Game in Staples Center, in front of friends and family in his hometown of Los Angeles. A fourth-time selection, Thompson has had his share of experiences with the mid-February festivities, but he admitted this indeed was a special one. “Thank God for pictures […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid was utmostly excited to make his first All-Star Game appearance, but even more so to play alongside some of the world’s best shooters in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors. The Process was sharp in his 20 minutes on the floor, going 8-of-13 from the field […]

After retiring for good back in 2013, Rasheed Wallace has not made a lot of public appearances since. That changed recently though when he appeared with Kevin Garnett for his own segment in KG’s Area 21 where they interviewed some All-Stars and participants in this year’s All-Star Weekend festivities and asked them random questions, including […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid is excited to take part in his second All-Star Weekend, but it isn’t what, but rather who he’s looking forward to playing alongside that excites him the most. The Sixers center was chosen as the starting five-man within the Eastern Conference and later selected by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen […]

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson isn’t looking to sign with any other team in the near future. Being one of the first players eligible for free agency in 2019, the 6-foot-7 marksman told reporters he was looking forward to finishing his career with the team that initially drafted him. “Absolutely,” Thompson said, according to […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is known for dazzling crowds with his textbook shooting form. However, the biggest highlight of his Saturday night came via a dunk in the third quarter over San Antonio Spurs small forward Davis Bertans. The slam understandably took the Warriors’ bench by shock as it is not something Thompson […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is known throughout the league for his prowess beyond the 3-point line. However, he still manages to flash his vertical from time to time. Needless to say, Saturday night against the San Antonio Spurs was one of those instances. Both teams had been battling back and forth until […]

The Golden State Warriors are the best three-point shooting team in the NBA today in terms of accuracy. Although it’s not being tracked, the Warriors probably also own the best shooting percentage from deep during warm-ups. While we do not have the figures to prove that, here’s the pair of Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant […]

Sometimes, it’s the littlest things in life that can make us the happiest. Look no further than Golden State Warriors star shooting guard Klay Thompson and the cake of his beloved dog, Rocco, that he got on Thursday night for his birthday. According to a video posted by Mark Medina of the Mercury News prior […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson became the second-fastest player to eclipse the 1,500 three-pointer milestone during last night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, taking only 517 games to reach the mark. The fastest you ask? None other than his backcourt mate Stephen Curry, who did so 40 games quicker. Klay Thompson hit […]

The Golden State Warriors ended their three-game road trip Saturday night in Denver, but not before shooting guard Klay Thompson got away with a blatant traveling violation that was not called by any of the game’s referees. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bewh8ingE93/?hl=en&taken-by=bleacherreport After the Denver Nuggets missed a shot on the other end of the floor, Kevin Durant secured […]

The field for the 2018 All-Star weekend’s JBL 3-point contest has now been announced. We will again witness an array of shooters tire the net with swishes to battle it out for the crown. The contestants were announced in a special episode of NBA on TNT. There’s a 100% chance it will be raining 👌s […]

Saturday night featured a heavyweight matchup between two of the best teams in the NBA — the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. Needless to say, point guard Kyrie Irving enjoyed another stellar evening at the Oracle Arena despite being guarded by a bevy of defenders led by Klay Thompson. Thompson was the most notable […]

The fans, the players, the media, the coaches, and, lastly, LeBron James and Stephen Curry have all made their picks, so after a long-winded and somewhat complicated process we now have a clear picture of what the 2018 rendition of the All-Star Game will look like. Many found the teams hilarious, others saw a clear difference […]

In case you don’t know, Stephen Curry is a team captain for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. The new format for the game will allow team captains to select All-Stars to form their own super team. Apparently, every All-Star is digging into the hype to be selected by either Stephen Curry or LeBron James this […]

Despite a cold night from the floor, Klay Thompson’s day wasn’t the worst after being selected to the All-Star Game along with teammate Draymond Green prior to facing the New York Knicks. Following the 123-112 win, Thompson was asked if he would campaign to be picked by his teammate Stephen Curry during the All-Star Game […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson officially earned his fourth straight trip to the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. As a result, it seems he will be quite busy throughout the weekend festivities. Despite playing a supporting role in the Warriors’ star-studded cast, Thompson has maintained his status as one of the deadliest 3-point shooters in […]

The Golden State Warriors are breaking ground once more, as the team has managed to field four All-Stars for the second consecutive season, making them the first team to ever accomplish such feat, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. The dynamic duo of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant led the way, as the two leading vote-getters […]

Since entering the league back in 2011, Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson wasted no time in establishing himself as one of the best shooters in the NBA today. His smooth stroke from his outside shots has led to him being named as one half of the “Splash Brothers,” together with his teammate Stephen […]

Picking the reserves for the Western Conference All-Stars has become a yearly debate. Each year, there’s always one or two guys who get snubbed, causing an outcry among supporters and the players themselves. This year is no different, as the West is loaded with talent at every position. No matter who gets selected, there is sure […]