High School Career
Klay Thompson attended St. Margaret's Episcopal Catholic High School in Los Angeles. By his senior year, he averaged 21 points per game, leading his team to a 30-5 record and the California State Division III Championship. His record-breaking 7 three-pointers in the finals earned him State Player of the Year honors. In 2017, his high school retired his jersey.
College Dominance at Washington State
- Freshman (2008–09): 12.5 PPG, 41.2% 3PT, Pac-10 All-Freshman Team.
- Sophomore (2009–10): 19.6 PPG (2nd in Pac-10), John Wooden Award midseason nominee.
- Junior (2010–11): 21.6 PPG (conference leader), school-record 733 points, First-Team All-Pac-10.
- Legacy: Jersey retired in 2020.
Golden State Warriors Era
Rookie Season (2011–12)
- Drafted 11th overall by the Warriors.
- NBA All-Rookie First Team after averaging 12.5 PPG post-All-Star snub.
Breakthrough Years (2012–2015)
- 2013 Playoffs: Scored 34 points with 8 threes vs. Spurs in a historic road win.
- 2014: Set career-high 38 points in a season opener; surpassed 500 career threes in record time (3 seasons).
- 2015 Championship: Key role in Warriors’ first title in 40 years; 41-point game vs. Kings (52 total points, NBA-record 37 in a quarter).
Peak Performances (2015–2019)
- 2016: NBA-record 276 threes in a season; 60 points in 29 minutes vs. Pacers.
- 2017–2019: Back-to-back titles; 14 threes in a game (NBA record) and four All-Star selections.
Injury and Comeback (2019–2022)
- 2019 ACL Tear: Injured in Game 6 of the Finals.
- 2021 Achilles Tear: Missed two seasons.
- 2022 Return: Scored 41 points vs. Pelicans; pivotal in Warriors’ fourth championship.
Dallas Mavericks Chapter (2024–Present)
- Signed a 3-year, $50M deal via sign-and-trade.
- 2024 Debut: 22 points, 6 threes in opener; surpassed 2,500 career threes by November 2024.
Career Highlights & Stats
- 4× NBA Champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022).
- 5× All-Star; 2× All-NBA Third Team.
NBA Records:
- 37 points in a quarter (2015).
- 14 threes in a game (2018).
- Season Averages: 19.1 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 41.3% 3PT over 865 games.
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FAQs
Q: How many 3-pointers has Klay Thompson made in his career?
A: Over 2,500 (as of 2024), ranking 6th all-time.
Q: What’s Klay’s highest-scoring game?
A: 60 points vs. Indiana (2016), with just 29 minutes played.
Q: Why did Klay leave Golden State?
A: Seeking a larger role; joined Dallas via sign-and-trade in 2024.
Q: How many game-winning shots does Klay have?
A: 7 in playoffs, including pivotal Finals performances.
*Note: Stats updated as of 2024 postseason.