Klay Thompson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Klay Thompson.

Klay Thompson is an American professional basketball player renowned for his exceptional three-point shooting ability. A key member of the Golden State Warriors for 13 seasons and part of the dynamic "Splash Brothers" duo, he contributed significantly to their success. His accolades include four NBA championships, five All-Star selections, two All-NBA Third Team honors, and an NBA All-Defensive Second Team selection. Thompson has also achieved international success, winning gold medals with the United States national team at the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. He recently signed with the Dallas Mavericks.

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March 26, 1974: Rick Barry's performance

On December 5, 2016, Klay Thompson scored a career-high 60 points, the highest-scoring output by a Warriors player in more than 42 years, since Rick Barry scored 64 on March 26, 1974.

2009: Thompson wins gold at FIBA Under-19 World Championship

In 2009, Thompson won gold on the Under-19 United States national team at the FIBA Under-19 World Championship.

2011: All-Pac-10 Honors

In 2011, Klay Thompson set tournament records with 43 points and eight three-pointers at the Pac-10 tournament and finished the season setting WSU's single season scoring record with 733 points.

February 2012: Improved performance after All-Star snub

In February 2012, following his non-selection for the NBA All-Star Weekend Rising Stars Challenge, Klay Thompson improved his performance in all statistical areas.

2014: Chandler Parsons sets league record

In 2014, Chandler Parsons set the league record of 10 three-pointers in the first half.

2014: NBA record for combined threes

In 2014, Klay Thompson and Curry set an NBA record for 484 combined threes on the season.

2014: Set NBA Record

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

2014: Thompson wins gold at FIBA Basketball World Cup

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

January 23, 2015: Scored a Career-High 52 Points

On January 23, 2015, Klay Thompson scored a career-high 52 points, with 11 three-pointers, in a 126–101 victory over the Sacramento Kings. In the third quarter of that game, he scored an NBA-record 37 points for a single quarter.

January 29, 2015: Named Western Conference All-Star

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 coach Steve Kerr on NBA's all-time list

On March 8, 2015, Klay Thompson passed coach Steve Kerr on the NBA's all-time list.

2015: Won First NBA Championship

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

December 5, 2016: Scored a Career-High 60 Points

On December 5, 2016, Klay Thompson scored a career-high 60 points in 29 minutes over just three quarters in a 142–106 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

2016: First Player in NBA History to Make Seven Three-Pointers in Consecutive Playoff Games

In 2016, Klay Thompson became the first player in NBA history to make at least seven three-pointers in consecutive playoff games.

2016: Won a Record

In 2016, Klay Thompson helped the Warriors win a record 73 games.

2016: Won Three-Point Contest

In 2016, Klay Thompson was named a Western Conference All-Star reserve for the 2016 NBA All-Star Game and competed in the All-Star Weekend's Three-Point Contest, winning the event.

2016: Won gold medal at the Olympics

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

2016: Thompson wins Olympic gold

In 2016, Thompson won a gold medal as a member of the United States Olympic team.

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

On October 29, 2017, Klay Thompson scored 29 points in a game against the Detroit Pistons, reaching 9,000 career points and becoming the eleventh player in franchise history to do so.

December 27, 2017: Thompson ties for third with Dana Barros

On December 27, 2017, Klay Thompson tied Dana Barros for third with 89 consecutive games with a three-pointer, in a game against the Utah Jazz.

2017: NBA Title

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

2017: Warriors win NBA Championship

In 2017, Klay Thompson's strong defense helped the Warriors reach their third straight NBA Finals and win their second championship in three years, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1. The Warriors' 16-1 playoff record was the best in NBA history.

February 22, 2018: Thompson earns tenth place on the franchise's career scoring list

On February 22, 2018, Klay Thompson surpassed Joe Barry Carroll to earn tenth place on the Warriors' franchise's career scoring list, also becoming the tenth Warrior to reach 10,000 regular season career points in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

April 5, 2018: Thompson moves past Tim Hardaway

On April 5, 2018, Klay Thompson moved past Tim Hardaway for 25th on the league's career list for 3-pointers in a game against the Indiana Pacers.

October 29, 2018: Thompson sets NBA record with 14 three-pointers

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

2018: NBA Title

In 2018, Klay Thompson and the Warriors avenged their 2016 finals loss, winning the NBA title.

January 18, 2020: Washington State retired Klay Thompson's Number

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

2021: Returned from Injury

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

2022: Fourth NBA Title

In 2022, Klay Thompson won his fourth NBA title.

2022: Thompson passes Ray Allen for third on NBA playoffs all-time three-pointers list

In 2022, during Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs, Klay Thompson passed Ray Allen for third on the NBA playoffs all-time three-pointers list.

October 29, 2023: Thompson surpasses Jamal Crawford for tenth on all-time career three-pointers list

On October 29, 2023, Klay Thompson surpassed Jamal Crawford for tenth on the all-time career three-pointers list in a game against the Houston Rockets.

March 29, 2025: Thompson records his 200th three-pointer of the season

On March 29, 2025, Klay Thompson recorded his 200th three-pointer of the season. He joined Stephen Curry as the only players in NBA history to record at least 10 seasons with at least 200 three-pointers made.