Things are still tense between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies. The latest example of this came on Saturday night when the defending champions went to Memphis and lost.
Klay Thompson made 12 three-pointers during a 42-point performance Friday night as the Golden State Warriors took down the Houston Rockets 116-101 in San Francisco.
Klay Thompson is like Dory from the movie Finding Nemo, believes his Golden State Warriors teammate Stephen Curry. Thompson started the game against the Toronto Raptors by missing all of his five 3-pointers. However, he ended the game with 29 points (5/10 2PT, 6/14 3PT, 1/1 FT), 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 turnover.
Things are still tense between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies. The latest example of this came on Saturday night when the defending champions went to Memphis and lost.
Klay Thompson made 12 three-pointers during a 42-point performance Friday night as the Golden State Warriors took down the Houston Rockets 116-101 in San Francisco.
Klay Thompson is like Dory from the movie Finding Nemo, believes his Golden State Warriors teammate Stephen Curry. Thompson started the game against the Toronto Raptors by missing all of his five 3-pointers. However, he ended the game with 29 points (5/10 2PT, 6/14 3PT, 1/1 FT), 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 turnover.
With multiple notable things going on on the court in a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies, a funny episode happened after the match was over. Matchups between the two teams are now considered to be the newest and hottest rivalry in the NBA. Commenting about it after the match, Klay Thompson was the initiator of an unusual scene.
The United States president Joe Biden had an uncomfortable moment, forgetting Klay Thompson's name during the Golden State Warriors visit to the White House. Biden started to talk about Warriors big three, naming Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, but didn't manage to finish it with Thompson in it.
The game between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies last night featured a conflict between Klay Thompson and Dillon Brooks. It was building up the entire game when it exploded at the end of the fourth quarter after Thompson hit a jumper over Brooks. The Warriors star heavily taunted Brooks who was laying on the ground and received a technical foul for it.
Klay Thompson has more shots attempted than points scored in the 2022-23 NBA season, as StatMuse notes. The 32-year-old sharpshooter has played in 12 games and scored 181 points. These points came after 185 field-goal attempts. Thompson connected 27 two-pointers in 70 attempts (38.6%) and 38 triples in 115 tries (33.0%). He also poured in 13 free throws out of 16 (81.3%).
NBA Last Two Minutes (L2M) report confirmed the referee's missed foul call on Klay Thompson in Golden State Warriors win over the Sacramento Kings. With 1.3 seconds remaining, Kevin Huerter made a last-second attempt to force overtime and, from looking at the replays, was clipped by Thompson. However, the referees didn't whistle a foul, and the Warriors won 116-113.
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker admitted that there was trash talking involved with Klay Thompson, but the respect for the Golden State Warriors guard remains. Booker and Thompson got into a verbal altercation with 7:24 remaining in the third quarter. At first, the referees gave a double technical for both players.Â
Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson was ejected for the first time in his 759 regular season and playoff games. In the game against the Phoenix Suns, Thompson got into a verbal altercation with Devin Booker. At first, the referees gave a double technical for both players. However, Thompson didn't cool off and moments later was given a second technical foul, resulting in an ejection.
Back in 2011, when Klay Thompson was a member of the Washington State Cougars, his SUV was pulled over near a college campus for a headlight that wasn't functional. The police officer then smelled the odor of marijuana and found a bag, while Thompson was cited for marijuana possession. The situation occurred hours after the Cougars beat USC 85-77, and Thompson dropped 22 points.
Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson has revealed how the reigning NBA champions have taken inspiration from FC Barcelona's tiki-taka style of football in recent seasons. The Warriors, who kicked off their title defense with a 123-109 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, have been a dominant force under head coach Steve Kerr, winning four NBA championships in the last eight years.
Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson blasted ESPN for inviting NBA 2K promoter Ronnie 2K. "Y'all really interviewed this clown? I thought NBA on ESPN meant coverage of some of the best athletes in the world? No interviewing a promoter… Do better ESPN," Thompson made a comment on Instagram. Ronnie 2K was asked what the craziest thing players tried to do for a higher ranking was.
Golden State Warriors are starting their NBA title defense in Tokyo. Steve Kerr's squad prepares to face off in two pre-season games against the Washington Wizards on Friday and Saturday in Japan.
The Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry hosted the 2022 ESPYs (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award). He was the first NBA player to host the event since LeBron James in 2007. Curry was nominated for the best NBA player of the year and won the award. While his teammate, Klay Thompson won the best comeback athlete of the year honors.Â
After two devastating injuries that had him away from basketball for two full years, Klay Thompson is an NBA champion once more. The sharpshooter won his fourth NBA ring.
Ahead of the NBA Finals Game 6 between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics, Warriors' forward Draymond Green shared how close the bond with his teammates Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are.
