How many NBA championships has Klay Thompson won?
Klay Thompson has won four NBA championships, in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022, all with the Golden State Warriors.
Questions about Klay Thompson
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is Klay Thompson's NBA record for points in a single quarter?
Klay Thompson set the NBA record for points in a single quarter on the 23rd of January 2015, scoring 37 points in the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings. He went 13-for-13 from the field in that quarter, including nine three-pointers.
Why did Klay Thompson miss over two years of NBA play?
Thompson tore his ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. Before he could fully recover, he suffered an Achilles tendon injury in a pickup game in Los Angeles, which was announced in November 2020 and cost him the entire 2020-21 season as well. He returned to play on the 9th of January 2022.
Who are Klay Thompson's brothers and what sports did they play?
Klay Thompson's older brother Mychel played basketball at Pepperdine University and had a brief stint in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers. His younger brother Trayce became a Major League Baseball player. Their father, Mychal Thompson, was the first overall pick of the 1978 NBA draft.
What team did Klay Thompson sign with after leaving the Golden State Warriors?
Klay Thompson signed with the Dallas Mavericks on the 6th of July 2024, on a three-year, $50 million contract. The deal was structured as the NBA's first six-team transaction, involving the Warriors, Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves.
What is the Splash Brothers nickname and where does it come from?
The Splash Brothers nickname refers to Klay Thompson and his Golden State Warriors teammate Stephen Curry. It came from their combined record-breaking three-point shooting, including 484 combined three-pointers in the 2013-14 season, 525 the following season, and 678 in the 2015-16 season.