Klay Thompson

GSW: Reactions to Klay Thompson’s Historic 37-Point Quarter
Jan 23, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) is greeted after scoring a three point shot against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of their NBA basketball game at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports. Thompson set a record 52 points in their win over the kings.

Jan 23, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) is greeted after scoring a three point shot against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of their NBA basketball game at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports. Thompson set a record 52 points in their win over the kings.

The Golden State Warriors have gotten off to a historic start to the 2014-15 NBA season, and their starting shooting guard, Klay Thompson, etched his name in the record books with an unbelievable performance on Friday night against the Sacramento Kings.

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GSW: Klay Thompson Doesn’t Mind Sharing Spotlight with Stephen Curry
December 18, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates after a three-point basket during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 114-109. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

December 18, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates after a three-point basket during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 114-109. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

With averages of 21.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.9 blocks, 1.2 steals, 45.8 percent shooting from the field, 44.1 percent shooting from three-point range, and 87.8 percent free throw shooting, Klay Thompson is having a breakout season. Statistically, Thompson is putting up All-Star numbers.

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GSW: Will Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson Benefit from Team USA Experience?
Aug 1, 2014; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USA Team Blue guard Stephen Curry (43) dribbles the ball into the lane against the defense of USA Team White guard Klay Thompson (21) during the USA Basketball Showcase at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 1, 2014; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USA Team Blue guard Stephen Curry (43) dribbles the ball into the lane against the defense of USA Team White guard Klay Thompson (21) during the USA Basketball Showcase at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Ever since Paul George suffered a gruesome leg injury in the USA Basketball Showcase, there have been questions as to whether or not players participating on Team USA should’ve withdrawn to preserve their health or, if they decided to keep playing on Team USA, if they would experience more fatigue this upcoming NBA season.

This must be on the mind of Golden State Warriors fans, regarding the health and fatigue level of two of the most important players on the team: Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

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GSW: Klay Thompson Proving to Be a Key Player on Team USA
Aug 1, 2014; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USA Team White guard Klay Thompson (21) passes the ball during the USA Basketball Showcase at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 1, 2014; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USA Team White guard Klay Thompson (21) passes the ball during the USA Basketball Showcase at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

At the beginning of USA Basketball Men’s National Team’s training camp, Klay Thompson didn’t have much of a shot at making the final 12-man roster that would compete in the FIBA Basketball World Cup this summer.

A month and a half later, Thompson has made the final roster and has proven to be a key component to Team USA’s success this summer.

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GSW: Klay Thompson Discusses Team USA, Kevin Love, Defense
Aug 1, 2014; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USA Team White guard Klay Thompson (21) passes the ball during the USA Basketball Showcase at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 1, 2014; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USA Team White guard Klay Thompson (21) passes the ball during the USA Basketball Showcase at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Klay Thompson has had quite the offseason so far.

He went from being a key player on the Golden State Warriors to being an asset involved in a significant potential trade for Kevin Love. He went from being the symbol, to many Warriors fans, for what the Warriors missed out on (Love) to being one of the final members selected to Team USA and one of two representatives from the Warriors.

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GSW: Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson: Team USA Update
Mar 20, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives guard Klay Thompson (11) after the basket and one against the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 115-110. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 20, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives guard Klay Thompson (11) after the basket and one against the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 115-110. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, the Splash Brothers, are currently fighting for a spot on the USA Basketball Men’s National Team roster that will compete in the 2014 FIBA World Cup of Basketball. Training camp for the team started on Monday in Las Vegas.

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