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Despite getting off to a brilliant start to the season, Klay Thompson has more lofty aspirations than a 50-40-90 campaign. The Golden State Warriors shooting guard has managed to finally reap some statistical favor to reward his status as one of the best two-way players in the league. He’s now hoping to show his prowess […]

Zaza Pachulia is the gift that just keeps on giving for the Golden State Warriors. We’re not referring to his limited offensive skill set but rather to his unintentionally loony ways on and off the court. And we were again treated to a dose of Pachulia Saturday night when the usually flat-footed center turned on […]

Unlike his rough patch during this year’s NBA Finals, Klay Thompson has gotten off to a scorching start this season, one that could be perhaps his best season yet, even after the surprise on a career-high 22.3 points per game despite the addition of star forward Kevin Durant during the 2016 offseason. Even head coach […]

Klay Thompson couldn’t contain his emotion after swatting a LaMarcus Aldridge dunk in the middle of the fourth quarter of the Golden State Warriors 112-92 comeback win over the San Antonio Spurs. Usually a perimeter lockdown defender, Thompson has been showing his chops in the paint, denying the 6-foot-11 stretch four of an easy bucket, […]

The Golden State Warriors’ recent three-game homestand is over, and unfortunately, so is Warriors guard Klay Thompson’s window for pledging $1,000 for every point he scores to the North Bay Fire Relief. After the end of the three-game stint, Thompson scored a total of 69 points, which means his donation will amount to $69,000. $69K […]

While most NBA players put a premium on working hard and putting a lot of hours inside the gym as the secret to making them reach their full potential as professional athletes, there are also some new practices being done by others outside of the norm. Players try yoga, meditation, and even taking on another […]

During the fracas that mainly involved Bradley Beal and Draymond Green in last Friday’s heated matchup between the Washington Wizards and the Golden State Warriors, Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. managed to get into the action as well, sneaking a few cheap shots that hit Klay Thompson and even John Wall. While Green and Beal […]

The Golden State Warriors faced off against the Washington Wizards on Friday night that started off as a barn burner in Oracle Arena as both teams traded baskets until the Wizards were able to pull away and ending the half with a 14 point lead 67-53. It was only the beginning of the Warriors woes […]

Klay Thompson can get up, though we don’t really see much of the shooting guard elevating for a dunk as he prefers to deal damage to opponents from his comfort zone: the 3-point area. On one play during the Golden State Warriors’ 128-120 win over the New Orleans Pelicans last Friday, Thompson saw an opportunity […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has step forward during a time of need, announcing that he will donate $1,000 per point scored throughout the next three home games toward victims of recent the North Bay wildfires. The organization has been proactive by donating money, clothes, and supplies throughout this rough time for Northern […]

All Golden State Warriors fans know who Klay Thompson is. He’s one half of the famous splash brothers and son of former Lakers big man Mychal Thompson. It’s only fitting that the 6’7 forward has become so popular in the Bay area that anyone would be glad to take a selfie with him or let […]

The front row appearance of a Klay Thompson look-a-like at Oracle Arena was the icing on the cake for a gold-inspired ring night for the Golden State Warriors. For head coach Steve Kerr, it was a symbolic resemblance to what his team looked like on the court in a narrow 122-121 loss to the Houston […]

The Golden State Warriors opened their season at Oracle Arena with great excitement and full of cheering hopeful fans. This is the night they’ve all been waiting for since celebrating a Game 5 win in June to see the ring ceremony and watch as another championship banner gets raised. Warriors guard Klay Thompson was front […]

Klay Thompson’s fun offseason just got even more interesting. Nope, this isn’t about Thompson going back to China and reliving #ChinaKlay nor is this about him agreeing to endorse a toaster brand. With just a few days before the NBA regular season kicks in, Thompson found himself enmeshed in a sporting challenge against a sports […]

During the offseason, Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson inked an eight-year, $80 million extension to remain with Anta, which is a branded sportswear company located in China. It has taken long for Thompson to be featured in a 24-second shoe commercial marketing his latest footwork, which is the Gold-Blooded Anta KT3 that is set […]

It comes with little doubt that the Golden State Warriors are the toast of the NBA today. Almost every other team today is influenced in varying degrees to build, reshape, or retool their lineups according to what they think would have the best chance of bringing down the Warriors. If it weren’t for the Warriors’ […]

Earlier his week, one dude out of over a billion Chinese people woke up, stared at his toaster, and decided that one of the reasons God put him on this Earth was to make Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson doodle his autograph in that piece of appliance. The Warriors were in China on Thursday […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, Klay Thompson is focused on helping the Golden State Warriors win their third championship in four consecutive NBA Finals appearances. With numerous teams in the Western Conference improving, Thompson will be relied upon to guard the opponent’s best guard. While Thompson is only 27 years old and is in […]

Klay Thompson didn’t have the best of luck showing off his hops during his last trip to China earlier this summer, when he infamously ate it after attempting a 360 slam in front of the Chinese media while promoting his Anta sneakers. This time around, he plans to change that perception if the right opportunity […]

In the last three seasons, the Golden State Warriors have become the top team in the league behind their talented and deep roster. One of the key cogs to the Warriors’ success has been All-Star guard Klay Thompson, who has become one of the league’s top two-way players. However, there has been some concern arising about […]

During the offseason, Golden State Warriors All-Star guard Klay Thompson took a trip over to China after he signed a 10-year endorsement extension with Anta. It turned out to be a tour that featured many personal mishaps that included badly missing a 360 dunk, an arm wrestling match to a fan, and some awkward dancing […]

Many people thought that Klay Thompson would be upset as the third or fourth fiddle on perhaps one of the strongest teams of all-time. Instead, Thompson has found a new target to reach: the prestigious 50-40-90 club. According to Anthony Slater, Thompson said, “That’d be sweet,” when referring to potentially being alongside Stephen Curry and […]

The Golden State Warriors have a very big luxury, as they have arguably two of the best shooters of all time in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Despite playing different guard positions, they are often compared to one another due to their elite level of accuracy from deep. Curry has been the more decorated player, […]

Apparently, it only took a couple of weeks’ worth of trip to China over the summer for Klay Thompson to deem himself an expert in the Mandarin language. Just how confident is Thompson in speaking Chinese? The sweet-shooting Golden State Warriors two-guard bared that if his team is looking for a Chinese interpreter, he’s volunteering […]

Golden State Warriors hotshot Klay Thompson had the time of his life in the Orient this summer, when he traveled to China to sign a huge endorsement deal with shoe brand Anta and of course, to experience everything the country could offer. Conversely, the internet also had so much fun following every activity Thompson would […]

Steve Kerr was a teammate of the great Michael Jordan in his Chicago Bulls days, but instead of being “Like Mike,” Kerr wants to be like Klay Thompson if he could turn back time. The Golden State Warriors head coach praised his sweet-shooting two-guard, telling the Washington Post’s Tim Bontemps that Klay’s “got it all figured out.” Steve Kerr: […]

To some extent, the Golden State Warriors have become the Evil Empire of the NBA. Not because they’re the richest in the league just like the New York Yankees of MLB, but because they’re so star-studded and have looked so invincible the past few years that the awe the public has had for them has […]

Due to the nature of the offseason, JaVale McGee has caught plenty of eyes with some of his offseason workouts, mainly one that went viral as he knocked down several three-pointers in a row, showcasing his shooting touch. During the Golden State Warriors’ Media Day, shooting guard Klay Thompson noted he was impressed with his […]

While athletes like Russell Westbrook spend their time singing in the car, James Harden tearing up local leagues, and Carmelo Anthony shows his full potential once he puts a hoodie on, Klay Thompson is well… robbing the occasional bank. At least that’s what some social media people have pointed at after ABC7 Eyewitness News tweeted […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson has become one of the best guards in the league through his first six years in the league. In that time, Thompson has also made public his strong affinity for dogs. He put that on display once again as he played one-on-one with a dog at the Los Angeles […]

James Harden sits atop the top 10 shooting guards list on NBA 2K18, the last of five released by 2K Sports on Wednesday. The Beard netted a rating of 95, closely followed by Jimmy Butler and Klay Thompson, who tied for a 90 rating in the new iteration. Harden was once again an MVP runner-up […]

Klay Thompson has spent a good amount of his summer in China, and it was only proper that he would bring his favorite Chinese saying back to the States with him. Having spent weeks promoting his Chinese-branded sneaker line; Anta, the Golden State Warriors shooting guard managed to find his own favorite phrase. “My favorite […]

Following the acquisition of Kyrie Irving earlier this week, the Boston Celtics have remained active in looking to revamp roster further ahead of this upcoming season. One of the rumors that had emerged on Thursday was that the Celtics had held preliminary trade talks with the Golden State Warriors concerning All-Star guard Klay Thompson. However, […]

Klay Thompson made headlines over the offseason after botching a 360 dunk attempt during his promotional tour in China, and while he was unaware of his gaffe going viral in the Twitterverse, he surely had the explanations in his back pocket to excuse his failed attempt. “I didn’t even realize how viral I was going […]

The Golden State Warriors closed up one of the most daunting offseasons in recent memory, signing two of their key starters in Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant as well as vital spark plugs off the bench in Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston. Despite having a loaded roster, the team managed to also bring back forward […]

After helping on the refurbishing of a court in West Oakland, Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson couldn’t escape the media wondering about his thoughts on a Cleveland Cavaliers inquiry for his services in a trade for Kyrie Irving. Cavs general manager Koby Altman reached out to many teams, one of them, the Warriors […]

Following a list of projected point guards of this upcoming 2016-17 NBA season, James Harden of the Houston Rockets and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors once again come as first and second on HoopsHype’s projected Top 30 list. Harden was once again a runner-up for the Most Valuable Player award, having displayed the […]

Top 10 NBA Shooting Guards 1. James Harden Harden indisputably has the most complete offensive game on this list if not in the entire league.  He can drop 15 assists or 40 points on any night depending on what mood he is in and what defenses are giving him.  What makes Harden so special is that […]

When four of the premier talents in the NBA all play for one team, it is pretty difficult to find any lineup combinations among them that aren’t successful. Whether Draymond Green plays more of his minutes with Stephen Curry or Kevin Durant, the Warriors are still probably going to beat your favorite team. The probability […]