10 Unforgettable Klay Thompson moments with Warriors ahead of return
Klay Thompson is one of the most popular and successful NBA players in recent years.
He has won three NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors and has been named an All-Star five times.
Thompson is known for his sharpshooting ability and his cool demeanor on the court.
Here are 10 of Thompson's most unforgettable moments with the Warriors:
1. The "Game 6 Klay" performance in the 2016 NBA Finals
In Game 6 of the 2016 NBA Finals, Thompson scored 11 points in the final quarter to help the Warriors win the championship.
He was 4-for-9 from the field and 3-for-6 from three-point range in the fourth quarter.
2. The 60-point game against the Indiana Pacers in 2016
In December 2016, Thompson scored 60 points against the Indiana Pacers.
He was 21-for-33 from the field and 10-for-16 from three-point range.
It was the highest-scoring game of his career.
3. The 14 three-pointers against the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2018
In December 2018, Thompson made 14 three-pointers against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
He was 14-for-24 from three-point range and finished with 52 points.
It was the most three-pointers made in a single game in NBA history.
4. The dunk on LeBron James in the 2018 NBA Finals
In Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals, Thompson dunked on LeBron James.
It was a powerful and emphatic dunk that sent a message to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
5. The buzzer-beater against the Houston Rockets in the 2019 Western Conference semifinals
In Game 6 of the 2019 Western Conference semifinals, Thompson hit a buzzer-beater to win the game for the Warriors.
It was a difficult shot from the corner and it gave the Warriors a 3-3 tie in the series.
6. The return from injury in the 2020 NBA Finals
Thompson missed the entire 2019-20 season with a torn ACL.
He returned to the Warriors in the 2020 NBA Finals and helped them win the championship.
He averaged 20.7 points per game in the Finals and was a key contributor to the Warriors' success.
7. The 38-point performance in Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals
In Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals, Thompson scored 38 points to help the Warriors win the championship.
He was 12-for-25 from the field and 8-for-16 from three-point range.
It was a dominant performance from Thompson and it helped the Warriors clinch their fourth championship in six years.
8. The dunk on Anthony Davis in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game
In the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, Thompson dunked on Anthony Davis.
It was a powerful and athletic dunk that showed that Thompson is still one of the best players in the league.
9. The game-winning three-pointer against the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2023 Western Conference semifinals
In Game 6 of the 2023 Western Conference semifinals, Thompson hit a game-winning three-pointer to help the Warriors win the series.
It was a difficult shot from the corner and it gave the Warriors a 4-2 lead in the series.
10. The return from injury in the 2023 NBA Finals
Thompson missed the start of the 2023 NBA Finals with a foot injury.
He returned in Game 4 and helped the Warriors win the championship.
He averaged 17.0 points per game in the Finals and was a key contributor to the Warriors' success.
Thompson is one of the most popular and successful NBA players in recent years.
He has won three NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors and has been named an All-Star five times.
He is known for his sharpshooting ability and his cool demeanor on the court.
These are just a few of Thompson's most unforgettable moments with the Warriors.
He is a special player who has helped the Warriors achieve great success.
He is a fan favorite and is loved by his teammates and coaches.
