History of Klay Thompson in Timeline

Klay Thompson is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Dallas Mavericks. He's renowned as one of the NBA's premier three-point shooters. Most of his career was with the Golden State Warriors as part of the 'Splash Brothers', where he won four NBA championships. Thompson is a five-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Third Team selection, and an NBA All-Defensive Second Team member. He has also won gold medals representing the United States in the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.

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March 26, 1974: Rick Barry's 64 Points

On December 5, 2016, Klay Thompson had an NBA season-high and career-best performance for the highest-scoring output by a Warriors player in more than 42 years, since Hall of Famer Rick Barry's 64 on March 26, 1974.

1975: Warriors' Previous NBA Championship

In 2015, Klay Thompson helped lead the Warriors to their first NBA championship since 1975.

1978: Father Drafted into NBA

In 1978, Klay Thompson's father was the first overall pick of the NBA draft.

February 8, 1990: Klay Thompson Born

On February 8, 1990, Klay Alexander Thompson was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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2008: Graduated High School

In 2008, Klay Thompson graduated from Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

2011: Declared for the NBA draft

In 2011, Klay Thompson declared for the NBA draft after his junior season.

2011: Drafted into NBA

In 2011, Klay Thompson was selected in the first round of the NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors as the 11th overall pick.

2011: Pac-10 Tournament Records

In the 2011 Pac-10 tournament, Klay Thompson set tournament records with 43 points and eight three-pointers.

February 2012: Improved Performance After All-Star Snub

In February 2012, Klay Thompson significantly improved his performance after not being selected for the NBA All-Star Weekend Rising Stars Challenge, increasing his points per game, shooting percentage, rebounds, assists, and steals.

March 13, 2012: Ellis Traded to Bucks

On March 13, 2012, the Warriors traded Ellis to the Milwaukee Bucks.

March 2012: Trade Speculation

In March 2012, Klay's selection prompted speculation that the Warriors would trade Monta Ellis.

January 29, 2013: Season-High Score Against Cavaliers

On January 29, 2013, Klay Thompson scored a season-high 32 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

May 8, 2013: Playoff Career-High Score and Rebounds

On May 8, 2013, Klay Thompson recorded a playoff career-high 34 points and 14 rebounds against the San Antonio Spurs.

October 31, 2014: Signed Contract Extension with Warriors

On October 31, 2014, Klay Thompson signed a four-year contract extension with the Golden State Warriors.

2014: Set NBA Record for Combined Threes

In 2014, Klay Thompson and Steph Curry set an NBA record for 484 combined three-pointers on the season.

2014: Set NBA Record with Stephen Curry

In 2014, Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry set a then-NBA record with 484 combined three-pointers in a season, earning the pair the nickname of "the Splash Brothers."

2014: Thompson Wins Gold at 2014 FIBA World Cup

In 2014, Klay Thompson won a gold medal as a member of the United States national team at the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

2014: Won Gold Medal with United States National Team

In 2014, Klay Thompson won a gold medal playing for the United States national team in the World Cup.

January 23, 2015: Career-High 52 Points and Record-Breaking Quarter

On January 23, 2015, Klay Thompson scored a career-high 52 points against the Sacramento Kings, including an NBA-record 37 points in the third quarter with 13-for-13 shooting from the field and nine three-pointers.

January 29, 2015: Named All-Star Reserve

On January 29, 2015, Klay Thompson was named a reserve for the 2015 Western Conference All-Star team for the first time in his career.

March 8, 2015: Passed Steve Kerr on All-Time List

On March 8, 2015, Klay Thompson surpassed his head coach, Steve Kerr, on the NBA's all-time three-pointers list.

2015: NBA Championship Win

In 2015, Klay Thompson and his father became the fourth father-son duo to win an NBA title, joining other notable pairs in NBA history. This 2015 win marked a significant milestone in Thompson's career.

2015: Won First NBA Championship

In 2015, Klay Thompson helped lead the Golden State Warriors to their first NBA championship since 1975.

2015: Started Season Shooting Poorly

In 2015, Klay Thompson started the season shooting only 13-of-36 from 3-point range (36 percent) in the first seven games.

December 5, 2016: Career-High 60 Points in 29 Minutes

On December 5, 2016, Klay Thompson scored a career-high 60 points in just 29 minutes during a 142–106 victory over the Indiana Pacers, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 60 points in less than 30 minutes of action.

2016: Warriors Advance Through Playoffs

In 2016, Klay Thompson helped the Warriors advance through the playoffs, becoming the first player in NBA history to make at least seven three-pointers in consecutive playoff games, leading to the Warriors win against the Houston Rockets.

2016: Warriors Win Record 73 Games

In 2016, Klay Thompson helped the Warriors win a record 73 games; they advanced to the NBA Finals but lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2016: Thompson Wins Gold at 2016 Olympics

In 2016, Klay Thompson secured a gold medal as part of the United States national team at the Olympic Games.

2016: Won Gold Medal in Olympics

In 2016, Klay Thompson secured a gold medal with the United States national team at the Olympics.

2016: Thompson Signs Deal with Anta

In 2016, Klay Thompson signed a 10-year deal with the Chinese shoe company Anta, becoming one of the few NBA players sponsored by the brand.

2016: Won Three-Point Contest and Named All-Star Reserve

In 2016, Klay Thompson was named a Western Conference All-Star reserve for the NBA All-Star Game for the second straight year and won the All-Star Weekend's Three-Point Contest.

April 4, 2017: Scored 41 Points Against Timberwolves

On April 4, 2017, Klay Thompson scored 41 points in a 121–107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

October 2017: Fundraising for Northern California Wildfire Relief

In late October 2017, Klay Thompson participated in fundraising efforts for the October 2017 Northern California wildfires, donating $1,000 for every point he scored in home games against the Washington Wizards, Toronto Raptors, and Detroit Pistons. With matching donations, he raised $360,374 by scoring 69 points.

October 29, 2017: Thompson reaches 9,000 career points

On October 29, 2017, Klay Thompson scored 29 points in a loss to the Detroit Pistons, surpassing 9,000 career points and becoming the eleventh player in franchise history to achieve this milestone.

December 20, 2017: Thompson scores 27 first-half points against Grizzlies

On December 20, 2017, Klay Thompson scored 27 of his 29 points in the first half of a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He made his first nine field goals during the game, contributing to a 97–84 victory.

December 27, 2017: Thompson Ties Consecutive Game Three-Pointer Record

On December 27, 2017, during a game against the Utah Jazz, Klay Thompson made three three-pointers. This achievement tied him for third place with Dana Barros for consecutive games with a three-pointer.

2017: NBA Championship

In 2017, Klay Thompson and the Warriors avenged their 2016 finals loss, winning another NBA title.

2017: Warriors Win 2017 NBA Championship

In 2017, Klay Thompson helped the Warriors secure their second NBA championship in three years, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1 in the NBA Finals. The Warriors completed the playoffs with a 16-1 record, achieving the best postseason winning percentage in NBA history.

January 17, 2018: Thompson Scores 38 Points Against Bulls

On January 17, 2018, Klay Thompson scored 38 points in a 119-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls, marking a significant performance during the season.

February 22, 2018: Thompson Enters Top 10 in Warriors Career Scoring

On February 22, 2018, Klay Thompson surpassed Joe Barry Carroll's scoring record to enter the top 10 in the Warriors' career scoring list during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He also reached 10,000 regular season career points, becoming the tenth Warrior to hit this milestone.

March 31, 2018: Thompson Returns From Injury with 25 Points

On March 31, 2018, Klay Thompson returned from an eight-game absence due to a broken right thumb. He scored 25 points in a victory against the Sacramento Kings.

April 5, 2018: Thompson Moves Up Career Three-Pointers List

On April 5, 2018, Klay Thompson moved past Tim Hardaway on the league's career list for 3-pointers during a loss to the Indiana Pacers, marking another milestone in his career.

October 29, 2018: Thompson Sets NBA Record with 14 Three-Pointers

On October 29, 2018, Klay Thompson set a new NBA record by making 14 three-pointers in a game against the Chicago Bulls, surpassing Stephen Curry's previous record of 13. He scored 52 points in just 27 minutes during the game.

2018: NBA Championship

In 2018, Klay Thompson and the Warriors won another NBA title.

2018: Relationship with Laura Harrier

In 2018, Klay Thompson began a relationship with American actress Laura Harrier. This 2018 relationship was a notable part of his personal life.

July 1, 2019: Thompson Agrees to Five-Year Contract with Warriors

On July 1, 2019, Klay Thompson agreed to a five-year, $190 million maximum contract with the Warriors, including a trade kicker. This came after he didn't make an All-NBA Team, which would have made him eligible for a supermax deal.

2019: Tore ACL in NBA Finals

In 2019, Klay Thompson suffered a torn ACL late in the NBA Finals series.

2019: Thompson Tears ACL in Game 6 of NBA Finals

In Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Klay Thompson tore his ACL and exited the game with 30 points. The Warriors lost both the game and the series. He finished the playoffs with 374 career postseason three-pointers, trailing only Stephen Curry and Ray Allen.

January 18, 2020: Washington State Retired His Number

On January 18, 2020, Washington State retired the No. 1 that Klay Thompson wore in college, making him the second WSU men's basketball player to receive this honor.

September 2020: Thompson returns to practice with the Warriors

In September 2020, Klay Thompson returned to practice with the Warriors, signaling progress in his recovery.

2020: End of Relationship with Laura Harrier

In early 2020, Klay Thompson's relationship with American actress Laura Harrier ended. The 2020 end of the relationship concluded a chapter in his personal life.

November 28, 2021: Thompson Assigned to Santa Cruz Warriors for Rehab

On November 28, 2021, Klay Thompson, along with James Wiseman, was assigned to the Santa Cruz Warriors, the Golden State's NBA G League affiliate, for rehabilitation purposes.

2021: Return from Injury

After missing over two and a half years due to injury, Klay Thompson returned in the middle of the 2021-22 season.

January 8, 2022: Thompson Announces Return Date

On January 8, 2022, Klay Thompson announced his return to the court, scheduling his comeback for January 9 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2022: Another Father-Son Duo NBA Title

In 2022, Gary Payton and Gary Payton II joined the list of father-son duos to win an NBA title. Gary Payton II was Klay Thompson's teammate at the time, marking the continuation of father-son legacies in the NBA in 2022.

2022: Thompson Reaches Sixth NBA Finals

In 2022, Klay Thompson helped the Warriors advance to his sixth NBA Finals after defeating the Dallas Mavericks. They then faced the Boston Celtics in the Finals.

2022: Warriors defeat Boston Celtics

In 2022, Klay Thompson scored a game-high 34 points in a 123–107 victory over the Boston Celtics.

2022: Won Fourth NBA Title

In 2022, Klay Thompson won his fourth NBA title.

January 2, 2023: Thompson Scores Season-High 54 Points

On January 2, 2023, Klay Thompson achieved a season-high of 54 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a double overtime victory against the Atlanta Hawks.

October 29, 2023: Thompson Surpasses Crawford on All-Time Three-Pointers List

On October 29, 2023, Klay Thompson scored 19 points with five three-pointers in a win against the Houston Rockets, surpassing Jamal Crawford for tenth place on the all-time career three-pointers list.

February 15, 2024: Thompson Comes Off Bench and Scores Season-High

On February 15, 2024, Klay Thompson came off the bench for the first time since March 11, 2012. He scored a season-high 35 points and surpassed 15,000 points in his career.

July 6, 2024: Thompson Traded to Mavericks in Six-Team Deal

On July 6, 2024, Klay Thompson, after 13 years with the Warriors, was traded to the Dallas Mavericks as part of the NBA's first-ever six-team transaction involving multiple other teams.