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Klay Thompson Biography

Birth Name:Klay Alexander Thompson

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Fast Facts

  • In a 2015 game against the Sacramento Kings, he netted 37 points in the third quarter, breaking an NBA record for most points scored in a single quarter
  • During his freshman season at Washington State University, he started all 33 basketball games he played in
  • Son of former volleyball player Julie Leslie
  • The Chicago White Sox drafted his brother Trayce into the MLB
  • His father, Mychal Thompson, was the first overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft
  • The Golden State Warriors picked in 11th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft
  • Along with Golden State Warriors teammate Stephen Curry, earned the moniker Splash Brothers for their combined outside shooting abilities