Klay Thompson

Klay Thompson is a four-time NBA champion and Olympic gold medalist, recognized for his exceptional shooting and influential career with the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks. After being selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2011 NBA Draft, Klay Thompson quickly became a pivotal figure in professional basketball. Prior to this, he led Santa Margarita Catholic High School to a Division III State Championship appearance in his senior year, setting a state finals record with seven three-pointers and earning Division III State Player of the Year. At Washington State University, Thompson played three seasons, notably leading the Cougars to the Great Alaska Shootout Championship as a sophomore with a tournament-record 43 points.

Following a torn ACL in the 2019 NBA Finals, he signed a five-year, $190 million contract with the Golden State Warriors. Despite missing the entire 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 seasons, he made a triumphant return to play in 2022. That same year, he earned his fourth NBA championship with the Warriors and became the 13th player in NBA history to reach 2,000 career three-pointers. In collegiate recognition, Washington State retired his No.

1 jersey on January 18, 2020, making him only the second men’s basketball player in the university’s history to receive this honor. Most recently, Thompson scored a season-high 54 points against the Atlanta Hawks in 2023. Continuing his illustrious career, Thompson signed with the Dallas Mavericks in 2024, embarking on a new chapter after 13 impactful seasons with the Golden State Warriors.