Klay Thompson Biography
Klay Thompson is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a five-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Third Team honoree, and was once named to the NBA A-Defensive Second Team, Additionally, he has also won gold medals with the United States national team on their 2014 World Cup team and 2016 Olympic team.
As for his education, after Thompson’s family moved to Ladera Ranch, California, he graduated from Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita in 2008. He later joined Washington State University where he started all 33 games as a freshman for Tony Bennet. Additionally, he began his sophomore season by leading the Cougars to the Great Alaska Shootout Championship.
Klay was declared for the 2011 NBA draft after his junior season, being selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors. The team’s general manager Larry Riley praised him for his shooting ability and expressed confidence that Thompson would improve his defensive skills with new coach Mark Jackson. On May 8, 2013, he recorded a playoff career-high 34 points against San Antonio, hitting 8 out of 9 three-point attempts, along with a career-high 14 rebounds.
In addition, over the first seven games of 2018 to 2019, Klay shot 5 for 36 from behind the arc and failed to have a 20-point game. He did not make multiple three-pointers in any of the contests, a career-worst seven-game drought for him. However, later on, on January 2, 2023, he scored a season-high 54 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in a 143-141 double-overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Klay Thompson Age
How old is Thompson? Klay is 33 years old as of 2023. He was born on February 8, 1990, in Los Angeles, California, United States. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on February 8 every year.
Klay Thompson Height
Thompson is quite tall. He stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 6 inches. Additionally, he weighs around 100 kilograms. Details about his other body measurements are currently unavailable but will be updated soon.
Klay Thompson Family
Thompson was born in Los Angeles to Julie and Mychal Thompson. His mother was a volleyball player in college for the University of Portland and the University of San Francisco. On the other hand, his father was the first overall pick of the 178 NBA draft. Additionally, he has two brothers named Mychel and Trayce. Mychel played basketball for Pepperdine University and had a brief stint in the NBA with the Cavaliers, while Trayce, became a Major League Baseball.
Klay Thompson Wife
Is Klay married? Thompson was in a relationship with American actress Laura Harrie in 2018. However, they separated in early 2020. We promise to update you on his current status soon.
Klay Thompson’s Net Worth
Thompson has an estimated net worth of $70 million as of 2023. His main source of income is his career as a professional basketball player.