Right, Born: Full name is Klay Alexander Thompson. On the Warriors all-time regular-season career leaders lists, ranks second in 3-pointers made (1,798), third in 3-point percentage (.419) and fifth in free throw percentage (.848). Thompson declared for, and opted to remain in, the2011 NBA Draftafter his junior season. Through 2018-19, has played in 615 NBA regular season games, started 578 times, has compiled 11,995 points (19.5 ppg. Interpreted as: best 3 point percentage by a player with more than 200 three point attempts in the NBA finals Kevin Durant vs. Klay Thompson Comparison Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side. Chandler Parsons (1/24/14) for most in a half in NBA history. On the Warriors all-time regular-season career leaders lists, ranks second in 3-pointers made (1,798), third in 3-point percentage (.419) and fifth in free throw percentage (.848). Thompson declared for the 2011 NBA draft after his junior season, being selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors. This pick of a guard prompted speculation that the Warriors would trade starter Monta Ellis, but that did not occur until March of 2012. Thompson ranks fifth in three-point shooting percentage, but has more makes (101) than first-place Jayson Tatum has attempts (93). Klay Thompson: Suffers season-ending Achilles tear Thompson was diagnosed Thursday with a torn right Achilles' tendon, spelling an end to his 2020-21 Made 200 3-pointers in 2018-19 for the seventh straight season, joining Stephen Curry as the only players in NBA History to do so. The March 12, 2021, mens national team exhibition game re-air is from July 22, 2012, when Kevin Durant poured in 27 points to lead the USA National Team to an 86-80 victory over Argentina in Barcelona, Spain. This pick of a guard prompted speculation that the Warriors would trade starting guardMonta Ellis.Warriors general managerLarry Rileypraised Thompson for his shooting ability and expressed confidence that Thompson would improve his defensive skills with new coachMark Jac Member of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Mens Basketball Team, played in all eight USA games, started six games, averaged 9.9 ppg., 2.5 rpg. Member of the 2014 USA World Cup Team that finished 9-0 and won the gold medal. Younger brother, Trayce, was chosen in the second round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft by the Chicago White Sox and is currently playing in the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Averaged a team second-best 14.2 ppg., 2.8 rpg., 2.2 apg. Shoots: 57 athletes were announced by USA Basketball as finalists for the U.S. Olympic Mens Basketball Team. Fun Fact: Klay Thompson's current career 3-point percentage is .420. Recorded 41 points on11-of-18 shooting from 3-point. In 2014 World Cup play, recorded 20 points (7-12 FGs, 4-8 3pt FGs) against Slovenia in quarterfinals action; Accounted for 18 points (7-10 FGs, 4-7 3pt FGs) against Finland; Recorded 16 points in semifinals victory over Lithuania; Posted 15 points and 5 rebounds versus Mexico; Had 12 points in gold medal game win over Serbia; Scored 12 points in win over New Zealand. We talked about KD, Kerr said. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Thompson leads the league in 3-point percentage this season, and, like his Splash Brother teammate Stephen Curry, has shot higher than 40 percent Scored 60 points in 29 minutes, becoming the first player in the shot clock era (since 1954-55) to score 60 points in a game with fewer than 30 minutes played. and 1.9 apg. While Klay Thompson rehabs a leg injury for the second straight season, the Warriors have been searching for a fellow Splash Brother replacement to pair with Steph Curry. All rights reserved. Stephen Curry vs. Klay Thompson Comparison Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side. In reality, it depends on the team around them. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Participated in the 2013 BBVA Rising Stars Challenge played during the 2013 NBA All-Star Weekend and recorded 11 points and 2 rebounds in 14:29 minutes of action. us, Relatives: BrotherMychelThompson; FatherMychalThompson, College: Led Golden State to 2016 NBA Finals, averaged during the playoffs 24.3 ppg., 3.7 rpg., 2.3 apg., 1.1 spg., shot 44.4 percent from the field, 42.4 percent from 3-point and 85.4 percent from the foul line. Klay Thompson (1) Guard - 1Klay ThompsonClass:SeniorHometown:Ladera Ranch, Calif.High School: Santa (34.7 mpg/third Pac-10)..also ranked in the Pac-10 in blocked shots (eighth/32), 3-point percentage In 21 playoff games in 2015, averaged 18.6 ppg., 3.9 rpg., 2.6 apg., 0.8 spg., and shot 44.6 percent from the field, 39.0 percent from 3-point and 80.0 percent from the foul line. (18th in NBA), tied career-high 3.8 rpg., 2.4 apg., 1.1 spg., 46.7 percent from the field, 40.2 percent from 3-point and 81.6 percent from the foul line. Peja Stojakovic (40.1%) Peja Stojakovic is the only non-American player to feature on this list. Named All-NBA Defensive first team in 2019. in 21.1 minutes per game to help lead the USA to an 8-0 record and a third-straight gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games from Aug. 6-21 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Thompson's third-quarter was the stuff of video games: a perfect 13-of-13 on field goals, including 9-of-9 from 3-point range. Drafted in the first round, 11th overall choice of the 2011 NBA Draft. Heres what Klay has going for him over Steph: 1. Golden State Warriors, 1st round (11th pick, 11th overall), 2011 NBA Draft, More Klay Thompson pages at Sports Reference. Selected a member of the 2009 USA U19 World Championship Team that finished 9-0 and won the gold medal. Per Game Table; Season School Conf G GS MP FG FGA FG% 2P 2PA 2P% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS SOS; and added 1.6 apg. Named a member of the 2014-16 USA Mens National Team on Jan. 23, 2014. His brother, Seth currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and is second in the NBA in 3-point percentage. But hes a third option that most teams around the league wish they had. Selected a member of the 2012 USA Basketball Select Team that trained against the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team. As a freshman in 2008-09, appeared and started in 33 games, averaged 12.5 ppg., 4.2 rpg. ), while shooting 45.9 percent from the field, 41.9 percent from 3-point and 84.8 percent from the foul line. Played all 9 games and averaged a team second-best 12.7 ppg., 2.2 rpg., 2.1 apg., 1.0 spg., shot 52.3 percent from the field, 41.5 percent (22-53) from 3-point, while averaging 23.6 minutes a game. Thompson, like Curry, has played with the Warriors for his entire NBA career. Facts and figures about the 2021 USA Basketball Men's National Team 57 Finalists. Washington State, High School: His brother, Seth currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and is second in the NBA in 3-point percentage. Klay Alexander Thompson Maintaining Gold Standard Remains USA Basketballs Top Priority. Klay Thompson 3 point percentage and Warriors form Before his injury, Klay Thompson was averaging 21.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, while shooting 40.2 percent from the three-point range. Redd (2/20/02) and Joe Johnson (12/16/13). Won the 3-Point Contest at 2016 NBA All-Star Saturday Night, tying Stephen Currys 3-Point Contest record (set in 2015) with a score of 27 points in the final round. Klay Thompson. Led Golden State to back-to-back NBA Finals wins in 2017 and 2018, averaged 15.0ppg., 3.9 rpg., 2.1 apg., 0.8 spg., shot 39.7 percent from the field, 38.7 percent from 3-point and 78.8 percent from the foul line in the 2017 playoffs (17 games) and 19.6ppg., 4.1 rpg., 1.8 apg., 0.8 spg., shot 46.5 percent from the field, 42.7 percent from 3-point and 87.1 percent from the foul line in the 2018 playoffs (21 games). In only three quarters Klay Thompson broke Stephen Curry previous record of 13 3-pointers made 11/07/2016. Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. He is currently ninth among active players in career 3-pointers made (1,798), and sixth in career 3-point field goal percentage (41.9%). Klay Thompsons NBA Warriors general manager Larry Riley praised Thompson for his shooting ability and expressed confidence that Thompson would improve his defensive skills with new coach Mark Jackson. KlayThompson, (Big Smokey, Killa Klay, Game 6 Klay, The Electrician), Position: Older brother, Mychel, appeared in five games for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2011-12. ), 1,416 assists (2.3 apg. Their father, Dell, was a 16-year NBA sharpshooter. He was selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors. Played all 4 exhibition games during the 2014 USA Men's National Team Tour, averaged 11.0 ppg., 2.5 rpg., 2.0 apg., shot 41.7 percent from the field, 47.8 percent (11-23) from 3-point, while averaging 21.89 minutes per game. Shooting Guard Set an NBA record for threes in a quarter with nine versus Sacramento (1/23/15), surpassing the previous record of eight set by MichaelRedd (2/20/02) and Joe Johnson (12/16/13). Set the NBA record for most points scored in a quarter and most 3-pointers made in a quarter, tallying 37 points in the third frame on a perfect 9-of-9 from 3-pointversus Sacramento (1/23/15). Left school ranked first all-time in school history in 3-pointers with 242, third in points with 1,756 and scoring average with 17.9 ppg. Are you a Stathead, too? Find out more. Became an early entry candidate after three collegiate seasons at Washington State University. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Shares NBA record for most field goals made in a quarter with David Thompson (13), versus Sacramento (3rd Quarter on 1/23/15). Or write about sports? Set an NBA record for points in a quarter with 37 points versus Sacramento (, from 3-point range in the third frame, besting the previous record of 33 points set by George Gervin (4/9/78) and Carmelo Anthony, Set an NBA record for threes in a quarter with nine versus Sacramento (. His shooting percentage (52.9) and points per game (29.5) rank second and third, respectively, in his career. Played three seasons at Washington State University, averaged 17.9 ppg., 4.8 rpg. Overall in his career, Thompson has earned five All-Star selections and has earned All-NBA honors twice, as well as All-Defensive team honors once. Became the first Warrior in nearly 43 years to score 60 points in a game (last, Rick Barry with a career-high 64 on 3/26/74 vs. Portland, 3/26/74). Mother Julie played volleyball at the University of San Francisco. 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We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Don't know how many have noticed it but Klay's career 3 point percentage currently is .420, while it was .419 prior the start of the new NBA season. Relatives: Brother Mychel Thompson; Father Mychal Thompson Made 10 3-pointers in first half at Chicago (10/29/18), setting a new NBA record for most 3-pointers in the first half and tyingChandler Parsons (1/24/14) for most in a half in NBA history. In a vacuum, absolutely not. Do you have a sports website? inLos Angeles,California (Updated Feb.26, 2021), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, March 14, 4:50AM. 2021 USA Basketball. Has NBA records for most 3-pointers made in first five seasons in the league (1,060) and first six seasons (1,328). Klay Thompson on NBA 2K21. The Warriors later named him the Camper of the Day. Subscribe to Stathead , the set of tools used by the pros, to unearth this and other interesting factoids. Finished sixth in voting for 2012 NBA Rookie of the Year honors. Holds NBA single-game record for most 3-point field goals made (14) and attempted (24), set on Oct. 29, 2018 at Chicago. Play-by-play data available for the 1996-97 through 2020-21 seasons. U.S. basketball teams have been the most successful in Olympic history, something players, coaches and administrators work hard to sustain. He's also having a very great start in the season. Click Season link for player's season game log, International Stats at Basketball-Reference.com, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history. He's out of a walking boot and starting mobility exercises. Article continues below advertisement He's established an enviable 41.9 percentage from the 3-point line and averaged 21.5 points a Five-time (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) NBA All-Star Team selection. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Klay Thompson has the best career three-point percentage in the NBA Finals when attempting >200 three-pointers, at 41.1 percent. Copyright 2000-2021 Sports Reference LLC. 57 athletes were announced by USA Basketball as finalists for the USA Mens National Team. Set an NBA record for points in a quarter with 37 points versus Sacramento (1/23/15), going a perfect 13-of-13 from the field and 9-of-9from 3-point range in the third frame, besting the previous record of 33 points set by George Gervin (4/9/78) and Carmelo Anthony(12/10/08). the official stats partner of the NBA. Has made at least 200 3-point field goals in each of the last seven seasons (2012-13 2018-19), an NBA record shared with teammate Stephen Curry. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Rewind back to the 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend where Golden State Warriors All-Star Klay Thompson won his first 3-Point contest. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Santa Margarita Catholic in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, Draft: https://www.noahbasketball.com/blog/best-3-point-shooters-in-nba-history Named a member of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball Team on June 27, 2016. In the hierarchy of the Warriors offense, Thompson typically falls back to the third option. Data Provided By and 1.4 spg. Klay Alexander Thompson Twitter: KlayThompson (Big Smokey, Killa Klay, Game 6 Klay, The Electrician) Position: Shooting Guard Shoots: Right 6-6, 215lb (198cm, 97kg) Born: February 8, 1990 in Los Angeles, California us. Do you have a blog? Shot 36.4 percent from the field (28-77 FGs), 32.7 percent from 3-point (16-49 3pt FGs) and 77.8 percent from the foul line (7-9 FTs). Helped lead Golden State to the three NBA Championships (2015, 2016 and 2018). Averaged during the FIBA U19 World Championship 7.8 ppg., 4.4 rpg., 2.0 apg., and shot 51.6 percent (16-31 3pt FGs) from 3-point. Recorded 8 points, 4 rebounds in 21 minutes of action for the USA Blue Team in the 2013 USA Basketball Showcase in Las Vegas, Nevada. Has appeared and started in 123 career postseason games, has averaged 19.3 ppg., 4.0 rpg., 2.2 apg., 1.0 spg., and shot 44.2 percent from the field, 41.5 percent from 3-point and 84.1 percent from the foul line. On Dec. 5, 2016 versus Indiana, became the fourth player in Warriors history to score 60 points in a game, joining Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry and Joe Fulks. Thompson was pulled from the game shortly after setting the record. in 35.4 minutes. All rights reserved. 1 overall pick of the 1978 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers and played 12 seasons in the NBA, winning two NBA Championships with the Lakers. home/away, monthly, etc More Klay Thompson Basketball Reference pages, 2020-21 Warriors (19-19, 9th place in NBA Western Conference), Out For Season (Right Achilles) - Thompson's recovery from a torn right Achilles tendon is right on schedule, according to Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle. Named a member of the 2014 USA World Cup Team on Aug. 23. Startedfor the victorious USA White Team in 2015 Showcase and recorded 15 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists in 24 minutes of action. Joined Stephen Curry as the only players in NBA history to hit at least 200 3-pointers in seven consecutive seasons (2012-13 to 2018-19). Led the Cougars to the 2009 Great Alaska Shootout Championship by scoring a tournament single-game record 43 points. Shares NBA record for most 3-point field goals attempted in a half (14) with J.R. Smith, James Harden and Stephen Curry,at Chicago (10/29/18). Shares NBA record for most 3-point field goals attempted in a half (14) with J.R. Smith, James Harden and Stephen Curry. As a freshman, was named to the six-man 2009 Pac-10 Conference All-Freshman Team and was named to the Collegehoops.net All-Freshman Honorable Mention Team.