Klay Thompson

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 University of San Francisco, while his father was the first overall pick of the 1978 NBA draft.{{cite web |last1=Jayne |first1=Greg |title=Greg Jayne: On Mother's Day, this mom will watch Klay |url=http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/may/12/greg-jayne-mothers-day-mom-will-watch-klay/ |publisher=The Columbian |date=May 11, 2013 |access-date=June 9, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160610085655/http://www.columbian.com/news/2013/may/12/greg-jayne-mothers-day-mom-will-watch-klay/ |archive-date=June 10, 2016 |url-status=live}} When Thompson was two, he and his family moved to Lake Oswego, Oregon, where Thompson was childhood friends and Little League teammates with fellow future NBA star Kevin Love.{{Cite news |url=http://portlandtribune.com/pt/12-sports/239799-106273-the-boyhood-bond-of-kevin-love-and-klay-thompson |title=The boyhood bond of Kevin Love and Klay Thompson |last=Eggers |first=Kerry |date=November 5, 2014 |work=Portland Tribune |access-date=March 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402141009/http://portlandtribune.com/pt/12-sports/239799-106273-the-boyhood-bond-of-kevin-love-and-klay-thompson |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |url-status=dead}} Thompson and his brothers were raised there as Catholics.{{Cite web |date=July 3, 2018 |title=A skilled administrator with zeal to serve |url=https://catholicsentinel.org/Content/Social/Social/Article/A-skilled-administrator-with-zeal-to-serve/-2/-2/35928 |access-date=March 28, 2021 |website=Catholic Sentinel |language=en-us |archive-date=April 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407040634/https://catholicsentinel.org/Content/Social/Social/Article/A-skilled-administrator-with-zeal-to-serve/-2/-2/35928 |url-status=dead}}

When Thompson was 14, his family moved to Ladera Ranch, California, where he graduated from Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita in 2008.{{cite web |url=http://www.wsucougars.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=207959858 |title=Klay Thompsons's WSUCougars.com Profile |publisher=Washington State Cougars |access-date=March 7, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207103805/http://www.wsucougars.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=207959858 |archive-date=December 7, 2014 |url-status=live}} In his junior season, Thompson was named to the All-Area second team and to the Orange County third team.{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}} As a senior, Thompson averaged 21 points per game and led SMCHS to a 30–5 record and a Division III State Championship appearance.{{cite web |url=http://california.scout.com/a.z?s=166&p=8&c=1&nid=2922369 |title=Klay Thompsons's Scout.com Profile |publisher=scout.com |access-date=April 10, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716021253/http://california.scout.com/a.z?s=166&p=8&c=1&nid=2922369 |archive-date=July 16, 2011 |url-status=live}} During the state championship, Thompson set a state finals record with seven three-pointers in a game. He was named Division III State player of the year, League MVP, first-team Best in the West, and an EA Sports Second Team All American.

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Thompson started all 33 games as a freshman for Tony Bennett at Washington State University, leading his team in three-point field goal percentage and free throw percentage, and averaging 12.5 points per game. Thompson was named to the Pac-10 All-Freshman Team and Collegehoops.net All-Freshman Honorable Mention Team.

Thompson began his sophomore season by leading the Cougars to the Great Alaska Shootout Championship, being named its Most Outstanding Player after scoring a tournament single game record of 43 points in its championship.{{cite web |url=http://www.goseawolves.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=13400&KEY=&ATCLID=657891&SPID=6647&SPSID=61512 |title=Year-by-Year Results |date=November 30, 2009 |publisher=GoSeawolves.com |access-date=December 10, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711114448/http://www.goseawolves.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=13400&KEY=&ATCLID=657891&SPID=6647&SPSID=61512 |archive-date=July 11, 2011 |url-status=live}} This was also the third highest single game point total in WSU history. After becoming the third fastest Cougar to reach 1,000 points, Thompson was named to the All-Pac-10 First Team.{{cite web |url=http://www.gohuskies.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/wash/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/pac-10-awards0308 |title=2009–2010 Pacific-10 Men's Basketball Honors |publisher=gohuskies.com |access-date=April 10, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927112223/http://www.gohuskies.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/wash/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/pac-10-awards0308 |archive-date=September 27, 2011}} He earned Pac-10 Player of the Week honors twice during the season and was chosen as a midseason candidate for the John R. Wooden Award.{{cite web |url=http://www.wsucougars.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/112309aaa.html |title=Klay Thompson Named Pac-10 Player of the Week |publisher=WSUCougars.com |access-date=December 9, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727022404/http://www.wsucougars.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/112309aaa.html |archive-date=July 27, 2011}} Thompson finished the season averaging 19.6 points, good for second in the conference.

Thompson led the Pac-10 in scoring as a junior, again earning All-Pac-10 first team honors.{{cite web |url=http://washingtonstate.scout.com/a.z?s=137&p=9&c=2&cid=1054873&nid=5153198&fhn=1 |title=WSU's Thompson following in Fontaine, Weaver footsteps |publisher=scout.com |access-date=March 11, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716021318/http://washingtonstate.scout.com/a.z?s=137&p=9&c=2&cid=1054873&nid=5153198&fhn=1 |archive-date=July 16, 2011 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://www.pac-10.org/portals/7/images/MBasketball/WklyRel/2010-11All-Pac-10.pdf |title=2010–11 All-Pac-10 |publisher=pac-10.org |access-date=March 7, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110817084554/http://www.pac-10.org/portals/7/images/MBasketball/WklyRel/2010-11All-Pac-10.pdf |archive-date=August 17, 2011 |url-status=dead}} He became just the third Cougar to win first-team all-district honors from the National Association of Basketball Coaches twice in his career. Thompson also became the first Cougar to be named Pac-10 Player of the Week three times when he won the award for the week of Nov. 22–28,{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Marcia C. |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2010/11/30/santa-margaritas-thompson-pac-10-basketball-player-of-the-week/ |title=Santa Margarita's Thompson Pac-10 basketball player of the week |work=ocregister.com |date=November 30, 2010 |access-date=March 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180311022654/https://www.ocregister.com/2010/11/30/santa-margaritas-thompson-pac-10-basketball-player-of-the-week/ |archive-date=March 11, 2018 |url-status=live}} extending the record to four after the week of December 6–12.{{cite web |url=http://www.pac-10.org/News/tabid/863/Article/217744/thompson-named-pac-10-mens-basketball-player-of-the-week.aspx |title=Thompson Named Pac-10 Men's Player of the Week |publisher=pac-10.org |access-date=December 14, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101219150449/http://www.pac-10.org/News/tabid/863/Article/217744/thompson-named-pac-10-mens-basketball-player-of-the-week.aspx |archive-date=December 19, 2010 |url-status=live}} Soon after, Thompson was named one of the 30 midseason candidates for the John R. Wooden Award.{{cite web |url=http://washingtonstate.scout.com/a.z?s=137&p=9&c=2&cid=1037501&nid=5153198&fhn=1 |title=Klay Thompson makes Wooden Award's top 30 |publisher=scout.com |access-date=January 6, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716022748/http://washingtonstate.scout.com/a.z?s=137&p=9&c=2&cid=1037501&nid=5153198&fhn=1 |archive-date=July 16, 2011 |url-status=live}} In the 2011 Pac-10 tournament, he set tournament records with 43 points and eight three-pointers.{{cite web |url=http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1055041.html |title=Cougs fall despite Thompson's historic night |publisher=Scout.com |access-date=March 10, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110314211812/http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1055041.html |archive-date=March 14, 2011 |url-status=dead}} Thompson finished the season by setting WSU's single season scoring record with 733 points.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/draft2011/news/story?id=6510822 |title=Klay Thompson staying in draft.publisher=espn.com |access-date=May 8, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110512064024/http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2011/news/story?id=6510822 |archive-date=May 12, 2011 |url-status=live}} He is WSU's third all-time leading scorer.

On January 18, 2020, Washington State retired the {{abbr|No.|Number}} 1 that Thompson wore in college. He became the second WSU men's basketball player to receive this honor, joining Steve Puidokas, and the seventh WSU athlete in any sport whose number has been retired.{{cite press release |url=https://wsucougars.com/news/2019/9/30/mens-basketball-wsu-athletics-to-retire-klay-thompsons-jersey.aspx |title=WSU Athletics to Retire Klay Thompson's Jersey |publisher=Washington State Cougars |date=September 30, 2019 |access-date=October 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002164331/https://wsucougars.com/news/2019/9/30/mens-basketball-wsu-athletics-to-retire-klay-thompsons-jersey.aspx |archive-date=October 2, 2019 |url-status=live}}

Thompson declared for the 2011 NBA draft after his junior season, being selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors. This pick of a guard prompted speculation that the Warriors would trade starter Monta Ellis, but that did not occur until March 2012.{{cite news |last=Simmons |first=Rusty |title=Warriors pick a 2-guard: Klay Thompson |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/06/24/SP6D1K0P6B.DTL&ao=all |access-date=March 29, 2012 |newspaper=San Francisco Chronicle |date=June 24, 2011}} Warriors general manager Larry Riley praised Thompson for his shooting ability and expressed confidence that Thompson would improve his defensive skills with new coach Mark Jackson.

The NBA did not select Thompson for the 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend Rising Stars Challenge. However, in the four games after that decision, Thompson improved in all areas of basketball over his then-current season averages: points per game (12.5 over 7.6), shooting percentage (54.3% overall including 55.6% for three-pointers, up from 46.7 and 48.1), rebounds (2.8 from 1.6), assists (1.5 from 1.3), steals, and turnovers.{{cite news |last=Simmons |first=Rusty |title=Warriors' Klay Thompson growing into a top shooter |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/17/SP0S1N8N51.DTL&ao=all |access-date=March 29, 2012 |newspaper=San Francisco Chronicle |date=February 17, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222153342/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2012%2F02%2F17%2FSP0S1N8N51.DTL&ao=all |archive-date=February 22, 2012 |url-status=live}} The Warriors traded Ellis to the Milwaukee Bucks on March 13, 2012.{{cite news |last=Simmons |first=Rusty |title=Warriors' Klay Thompson delivers |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/03/28/SP1J1NQVDG.DTL |access-date=March 29, 2012 |newspaper=San Francisco Chronicle |date=March 28, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329012634/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2012%2F03%2F28%2FSP1J1NQVDG.DTL |archive-date=March 29, 2012 |url-status=live}} The following game, Thompson scored a season-high 26 points in a loss to the Boston Celtics.{{cite web |title=Kevin Garnett hits tiebreaking jumper in closing seconds as Celtics edge Warriors |url=http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=320314009 |publisher=AP |access-date=March 29, 2012 |date=March 14, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317221403/http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=320314009 |archive-date=March 17, 2012 |url-status=dead}} A week later, he exceeded his previous high with 27 points in a win over the New Orleans Hornets.{{cite web |title=Klay Thompson's career-high 27 points lift Warriors over Hornets |url=http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=320321003 |publisher=AP |access-date=March 29, 2012 |date=March 21, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305085357/http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=320321003 |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |url-status=dead}} As of mid-February 2012, Thompson played around 17 minutes per game, but he played an average 30 minutes per game during the next month.{{cite web |title=Klay Thompson |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/player/gamelog/_/id/6475/klay-thompson |publisher=ESPN |access-date=March 29, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313214636/http://espn.go.com/nba/player/gamelog/_/id/6475/klay-thompson |archive-date=March 13, 2012 |url-status=live}} At the end of the season, Thompson was voted to the NBA NBA All-Rookie First Team.File:Klay Thompson Oct 2012.jpg

On January 29, 2013, Thompson scored a season-high 32 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers.{{cite web |url=https://insider.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400278386 |title=Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers – Recap – January 29, 2013 – ESPN |publisher=ESPN |access-date=November 11, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111110105/http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400278386 |archive-date=November 11, 2014 |url-status=live}} Warriors coach Mark Jackson said that Thompson and Stephen Curry formed the best shooting duo in NBA history.{{cite web |url=http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2013/04/25/curry-thompson-best-shooting-pair-ever/ |title=Curry-Thompson: Best Shooting Pair Ever? |publisher=NBA |date=April 25, 2013 |access-date=April 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218020904/http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2013/04/25/curry-thompson-best-shooting-pair-ever/ |archive-date=February 18, 2015 |url-status=dead}} That season, they combined made 483 three-pointers, the most ever by an NBA duo at the time.{{refn|Previous record was 435 by the Orlando Magic's Dennis Scott and Nick Anderson in 1995–96.{{cite news |title=Warriors tandem making treys at record pace |date=April 8, 2013 |work=NBA.com |agency=Associated Press |url=http://www.nba.com/2013/news/04/08/warriors-3-point-barrage.ap/index.html?rss=true |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130409070925/http://www.nba.com/2013/news/04/08/warriors-3-point-barrage.ap/index.html?rss=true |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 9, 2013 |access-date=May 3, 2013}}|group=lower-alpha}}{{cite news |last=Page |first=Justin |title=Warriors duo prolific from deep |date=April 26, 2013 |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/57158/warriors-duo-prolific-from-deep |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430083626/http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/57158/warriors-duo-prolific-from-deep |archive-date=April 30, 2013 |url-status=live}} The Warriors defeated the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs and were next matched up against the San Antonio Spurs. On May 8, 2013, Thompson recorded a playoff career-high 34 points against San Antonio, hitting 8-of-9 three-pointers, to go along with a career-high 14 rebounds. The Warriors went on to lose to the Spurs in six games.

In the opening game for the Warriors, Thompson scored a season-high 38 points, including 5-of-7 three-pointers.{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/games/20131030/LALGSW/gameinfo.html |title=Lakers at Warriors |work=nba.com |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702075240/http://www.nba.com/games/20131030/LALGSW/gameinfo.html |archive-date=July 2, 2017 |url-status=dead}} He and Curry set an NBA record for 484 combined threes on the season, besting by one the record they set the previous year. Thompson averaged 18.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists on the year. Thompson and the Warriors entered the 2014 NBA playoffs as the sixth seed in the Western Conference and were matched up with the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round; they lost the series in seven games.

File:Klay Thompson (16614748116).jpg in 2015]]

On October 31, 2014, Thompson signed a four-year contract extension with the Warriors.{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/thompson-contract-extension-20141031 |title=Warriors Sign Klay Thompson to Contract Extension |work=NBA.com |date=October 31, 2014 |access-date=October 31, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101120904/http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/thompson-contract-extension-20141031 |archive-date=November 1, 2014 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last=Stein |first=Marc |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/11798203/klay-thompson-golden-state-warriors-agree-contract-extension |title=Sources: Thompson inks 4-year deal |work=ESPN.com |date=October 31, 2014 |access-date=October 31, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031232408/http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11798203/klay-thompson-golden-state-warriors-agree-contract-extension |archive-date=October 31, 2014 |url-status=live}} The next day, he scored a then career-high 41 points in the Warriors' 127–104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/games/20141101/LALGSW/gameinfo.html |title=Thompson scores 41, Warriors beat Lakers 127–104 |work=NBA.com |date=November 1, 2014 |access-date=November 1, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102013817/http://www.nba.com/games/20141101/LALGSW/gameinfo.html |archive-date=November 2, 2014 |url-status=dead}} On January 23, 2015, Thompson scored a career-high 52 points, with 11 three-pointers, in a 126–101 victory over the Sacramento Kings. In the third quarter of that game, he scored an NBA-record 37 points for a single quarter, going 13-for-13 from the field, including nine three-pointers (also a league record for a single quarter). The 13 field goals tied David Thompson's (no relation) record for a quarter.{{refn|The 37 points broke the previous record of 33 held by George Gervin and Carmelo Anthony. The nine three-pointers eclipsed the mark of eight by Michael Redd and Joe Johnson.{{cite news |title=New NBA record: Klay Thompson explodes with 37 points in a single quarter |date=January 24, 2015 |work=tvnz.co.nz |url=http://tvnz.co.nz/basketball-news/new-nba-record-klay-thompson-explodes-37-points-in-single-quarter-6223464 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150127035317/http://tvnz.co.nz/basketball-news/new-nba-record-klay-thompson-explodes-37-points-in-single-quarter-6223464 |archive-date=January 27, 2015 |url-status=live}}|group=lower-alpha}}{{cite news |last=Simmons |first=Rusty |title=Thompson's NBA-record 37-point quarter lifts Warriors over Kings |date=January 23, 2015 |work=SFGate.com |url=http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Thompson-s-record-37-point-quarter-lifts-6037107.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150124233536/http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Thompson-s-record-37-point-quarter-lifts-6037107.php |archive-date=January 24, 2015 |url-status=live}}Ben Golliver, [https://www.si.com/nba/2015/01/24/klay-thompson-nba-record-37-points-one-quarter-warriors-kings "Warriors' Klay Thompson sets NBA record with 37 points in a quarter,"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170710102549/https://www.si.com/nba/2015/01/24/klay-thompson-nba-record-37-points-one-quarter-warriors-kings |date=July 10, 2017 }} Sports Illustrated, January 24, 2015. On January 29, 2015, Thompson was named a reserve for the 2015 Western Conference All-Star team for the first time in his career.{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/thompson-all-star-20150129 |title=Klay Thompson Named to Western Conference All-Star Team – Golden State Warriors |work=nba.com |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702065747/http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/thompson-all-star-20150129 |archive-date=July 2, 2017 |url-status=live}}

On March 8, 2015, Thompson hit three three-pointers against the Los Angeles Clippers to pass head coach Steve Kerr (726) on the NBA's all-time list.{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/games/20150308/LACGSW/gameinfo.html |title=Clippers at Warriors |work=nba.com |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702065142/http://www.nba.com/games/20150308/LACGSW/gameinfo.html |archive-date=July 2, 2017 |url-status=live}} On March 17, he was ruled out for 7–10 days with a sprained ankle.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/12502346/golden-state-warriors-guard-klay-thompson-7-10-days-sprained-ankle |title=Warriors' Thompson (ankle) out 7–10 days |work=go.com |date=March 17, 2015 |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629223240/http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12502346/golden-state-warriors-guard-klay-thompson-7-10-days-sprained-ankle |archive-date=June 29, 2015 |url-status=live}} That season, Curry broke his own record for three-pointers (286), and Thompson again finished second in the league (239) as the two combined to make 525 threes, surpassing their previous record by 41. On June 7, in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Thompson scored a playoff career-high 34 points in a 95–93 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400796846 |title=Cavaliers vs. Warriors – Game Recap – June 7, 2015 – ESPN |work=go.com |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409082354/http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400796846 |archive-date=April 9, 2016 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeW8n2NAh3A |title=Klay Thompson Scores 34 Points in Losing Game 2 Effort |date=June 7, 2015 |access-date=December 6, 2016 |via=YouTube |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308213456/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeW8n2NAh3A |archive-date=March 8, 2016 |url-status=live}} The Warriors went on to defeat the Cavaliers in six games to win the NBA championship and end the franchise's 40-year championship drought.

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Thompson opened the first seven games of the 2015–16 season shooting only 13-of-36 from 3-point range (36 percent). In the last 11 games of November, Thompson then shot a combined 32-of-73 from beyond the arc (43.8 percent).{{cite web |last=Medina |first=Mark |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/10/27/why-warriors-blame-themselves-for-klay-thompsons-poor-shooting/ |title=Why Warriors blame themselves for Klay Thompson's poor shooting |work=mercurynews.com |date=October 27, 2018 |access-date=October 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181028213433/https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/10/27/why-warriors-blame-themselves-for-klay-thompsons-poor-shooting/ |archive-date=October 28, 2018 |url-status=live}} The Warriors' NBA-record start ended at 24 wins when they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks on December 12.{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/games/20151212/GSWMIL/gameinfo.html |title=Warriors vs Bucks |work=nba.com |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151212000353/http://www.nba.com/games/20151212/GSWMIL/gameinfo.html |archive-date=December 12, 2015 |url-status=dead}} In the Warriors' next game, on December 16, Thompson scored 27 of his then season-high 43 points in the third quarter of their 128–103 win over the Phoenix Suns.{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/games/20151216/PHXGSW/gameinfo.html |title=Suns vs Warriors |work=nba.com |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702064812/http://www.nba.com/games/20151216/PHXGSW/gameinfo.html |archive-date=July 2, 2017 |url-status=dead}} On January 8, he recorded his third consecutive game with 30 or more points, finishing with 36 points in a 128–108 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160108/GSWPOR/gameinfo.html |title=Warriors vs Trail Blazers |work=nba.com |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160719074801/http://www.nba.com/games/20160108/GSWPOR/gameinfo.html |archive-date=July 19, 2016 |url-status=dead}} On January 27, he scored a season-high 45 points on 14-of-20 shooting in a 127–107 win over the Dallas Mavericks.{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160127/DALGSW/gameinfo.html |title=Mavericks vs Warriors |work=nba.com |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170430233206/http://www.nba.com/games/20160127/DALGSW/gameinfo.html |archive-date=April 30, 2017 |url-status=dead}} The following night, he was named a Western Conference All-Star reserve for the 2016 NBA All-Star Game, earning his second straight All-Star nod.{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/all-star-reserves-20160128 |title=Draymond Green and Klay Thompson Named to 2016 Western Conference All-Star Team – Golden State Warriors |work=nba.com |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161231083529/http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/all-star-reserves-20160128/ |archive-date=December 31, 2016 |url-status=live}} On February 13, he competed in the All-Star Weekend's Three-Point Contest and won the event after defeating Curry and Devin Booker in the final round.{{cite web |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/klay-thompson-downs-stephen-curry-to-win-the-three-point-shootout-025836602.html |title=Klay Thompson downs Stephen Curry to win the Three-Point Shootout |work=yahoo.com |date=February 14, 2016 |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210105554/https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/klay-thompson-downs-stephen-curry-to-win-the-three-point-shootout-025836602.html |archive-date=February 10, 2017 |url-status=live}} On March 25, he scored 40 points against the Dallas Mavericks. Two days later, he had another 40-point game against the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring 40 points in consecutive games for the first time in his career.{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160327/PHIGSW/gameinfo.html |title=76ers vs Warriors |work=nba.com |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902040423/http://www.nba.com/games/20160327/PHIGSW/gameinfo.html |archive-date=September 2, 2016 |url-status=dead}} On April 7, Thompson scored 14 points against the San Antonio Spurs, helping the Warriors become the second team in NBA history to win 70 games in a season.{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160407/SASGSW/gameinfo.html |title=Spurs vs Warriors |work=nba.com |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408072344/http://www.nba.com/games/20160407/SASGSW/gameinfo.html |archive-date=April 8, 2016 |url-status=dead}}

As the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, the Warriors faced the eighth-seeded Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. In Game 5 of the series, Thompson became the first player in NBA history to make at least seven three-pointers in consecutive playoff games, as he helped the Warriors advance through to the second round with a 4–1 victory, stepping up with Curry out injured.{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160427/HOUGSW/gameinfo.html |title=Rockets vs Warriors |work=nba.com |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129224710/http://www.nba.com/games/20160427/HOUGSW/gameinfo.html |archive-date=November 29, 2016 |url-status=dead}} The Warriors went on to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 4–1 in the second round, moving on to the Western Conference Finals where they faced the Oklahoma City Thunder. After being down 3–1 following a Game 4 loss, Thompson helped the Warriors rally in Games 5 and 6 to even the series at 3–3. In Game 6, Thompson made 11 three-pointers{{refn|NBA record three-pointers in a playoff game at the time; Damian Lillard surpassed Thompson with twelve three-pointers on June 1, 2021, in a double overtime game.{{cite news |last1=Young |first1=Royce |title=Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard hits playoff-record 12 3s in 2OT loss |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31550352/portland-trail-blazers-damian-lillard-hits-playoff-record-12-3s-2-ot-loss |access-date=June 3, 2021 |agency=ESPN |date=June 1, 2021}}|group=lower-alpha}} and scored 41 points, as the Warriors forced a Game 7 with a 108–101 victory.{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160528/GSWOKC/gameinfo.html |title=Warriors vs Thunder |work=nba.com |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161130042438/http://www.nba.com/games/20160528/GSWOKC/gameinfo.html |archive-date=November 30, 2016 |url-status=dead}} With a Game 7 96–88 victory, the Warriors became the tenth team to rally from a 3–1 deficit and win a postseason series.{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160530/OKCGSW/gameinfo.html |title=Thunder vs Warriors |work=nba.com |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601053946/http://www.nba.com/games/20160530/OKCGSW/gameinfo.html |archive-date=June 1, 2016 |url-status=dead}} The Warriors went on to lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals in seven games, despite being up 3–1 in the series.{{cite web |last=Leung |first=Diamond |url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/06/19/nba-finals-warriors-lose-game-7-to-cavaliers/ |title=NBA Finals: Warriors lose Game 7 to Cavaliers |work=MercuryNew.com |date=June 19, 2016 |access-date=October 26, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015050800/http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/06/19/nba-finals-warriors-lose-game-7-to-cavaliers/ |archive-date=October 15, 2016 |url-status=live}}

Thompson opened the first six games of the 2016–17 season shooting 11-of-53 from 3-point range (20.75 percent). In the last 11 games of November, he then went a combined 39-of-84 from three-point range (46.4 percent). On December 5, 2016, Thompson scored a career-high 60 points (shooting 21-of-33 and 8-of-14 on three-pointers) in 29 minutes over just three quarters in a 142–106 victory over the Indiana Pacers,{{cite web |url=http://global.nba.com/news/thompson-single-handedly-dismantles-pacers-after-historic-scoring-night/ |title=Thompson Single-Handedly Dismantles Pacers After Historic Scoring Night |work=NBA.com |date=December 6, 2016 |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221164221/http://global.nba.com/news/thompson-single-handedly-dismantles-pacers-after-historic-scoring-night/ |archive-date=December 21, 2016 |url-status=live}} becoming the first player in NBA history to score 60 points in less than 30 minutes of action.{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/warriors/gameday/20161205/recap |title=Warriors Pound Pacers Behind Thompson's Historic Night |work=NBA.com |date=December 5, 2016 |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161206195642/http://www.nba.com/warriors/gameday/20161205/recap |archive-date=December 6, 2016 |url-status=live}} Thompson had an NBA season-high and career-best performance for the highest-scoring output by a Warriors player in more than 42 years. His 40 first-half points tied him for second-most scored in a half over the past decade. Thompson also became the first Warrior to score 60 points since Hall of Famer Rick Barry's 64 on March 26, 1974, joining Barry and Naismith honorees Wilt Chamberlain and Joe Fulks as the only Warriors players to do so.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899756 |title=Klay Thompson scores 60 for Warriors in rout of Pacers |work=ESPN.com |date=December 5, 2016 |access-date=December 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161206144400/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899756 |archive-date=December 6, 2016 |url-status=live}} On January 26, he was named a Western Conference All-Star reserve for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.{{cite web |last=Whitaker |first=Lang |url=http://www.nba.com/article/2017/01/26/nba-all-star-reserves-2017-revealed |title=Warriors, Cavaliers dominate selections for NBA All-Star 2017 as reserves are revealed |work=NBA.com |date=January 26, 2017 |access-date=January 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170127010642/http://www.nba.com/article/2017/01/26/nba-all-star-reserves-2017-revealed |archive-date=January 27, 2017 |url-status=live}} He participated in the Three-Point Contest, but he failed to defend his title as he was eliminated in the first round. On April 4, 2017, he scored 41 points (his 10th career 40-point game) in a 121–107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900540 |title=Klay Thompson scores 41, Warriors roll to 12th straight win |work=ESPN.com |date=April 4, 2017 |access-date=April 5, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405054258/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900540 |archive-date=April 5, 2017 |url-status=live}} The Warriors finished the season as the first seed in the West with a 67–15 record.{{Cite web |url=http://www.knbr.com/2017/04/12/warriors-trounce-lakers-finish-regular-season-with-67-15-record/ |title=Warriors trounce Lakers, finish regular season with 67–15 record |last=Jones |first=Kevin |date=April 12, 2017 |website=KNBR-AM |access-date=May 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170620040430/http://www.knbr.com/2017/04/12/warriors-trounce-lakers-finish-regular-season-with-67-15-record/ |archive-date=June 20, 2017 |url-status=dead}}

Thompson struggled with his shooting for extended stretches during the playoffs, but his defense against opposing guards like Damian Lillard, Patty Mills, and Kyrie Irving stood out.{{Cite news |url=http://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Klay-Thompson-Impact-goes-beyond-his-scoring-11224195.php |title=Klay Thompson: Impact goes beyond his scoring |work=San Francisco Chronicle |access-date=June 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618185549/http://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Klay-Thompson-Impact-goes-beyond-his-scoring-11224195.php |archive-date=June 18, 2017 |url-status=live}} Following a 129–115 victory in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals over the San Antonio Spurs, the Warriors reached their third straight NBA Finals series, becoming the first team in league history to start the playoffs 12–0.{{Cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/golden-state-warriors/post/_/id/4636/warriors-sweep-spurs-enter-nba-finals-at-12-0 |title=Warriors sweep Spurs, enter NBA Finals 12–0 |work=ESPN.com |access-date=May 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523053537/http://www.espn.com/blog/golden-state-warriors/post/_/id/4636/warriors-sweep-spurs-enter-nba-finals-at-12-0 |archive-date=May 23, 2017 |url-status=live}} Thompson helped the Warriors win their second championship in three years with a 4–1 series win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2017 NBA Finals. The Warriors finished the playoffs with a 16–1 record, the best postseason winning percentage in NBA history.{{cite web |date=June 14, 2017 |title=Warriors (16–1) Record Best Postseason Winning Percentage in NBA History |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2715556-warriors-16-1-record-best-postseason-winning-percentage-in-nba-history |access-date=May 10, 2018 |website=Bleacher Report}}

On October 29, 2017, Thompson scored 29 points in a 115–107 loss to the Detroit Pistons, becoming the eleventh player in franchise history to eclipse 9,000 career points.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400974842 |title=Warriors handed second loss at home, fall 115–107 to Pistons |work=ESPN.com |date=October 29, 2017 |access-date=October 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171031022612/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400974842 |archive-date=October 31, 2017 |url-status=live}} On December 20, 2017, he scored 27 of his 29 points in the first half and made his first nine field goals in a 97–84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975215 |title=Thompson, Durant lead injured Warriors to 10th straight win |work=ESPN.com |date=December 20, 2017 |access-date=December 20, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222052642/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975215 |archive-date=December 22, 2017 |url-status=live}} On December 27, 2017, in a 126–101 win over the Utah Jazz, Thompson hit three three-pointers, moving him into a tie for third with Dana Barros at 89 consecutive games with a three-pointer.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975260 |title=Warriors bury Jazz with big third quarter, win 126–101 |work=ESPN.com |date=December 27, 2017 |access-date=December 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228172401/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975260 |archive-date=December 28, 2017 |url-status=live}} On January 17, 2018, he scored 38 points in a 119–112 victory over the Chicago Bulls.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975403 |title=Warriors beat Bulls 119–112 for 14th straight road win |work=ESPN.com |date=January 17, 2018 |access-date=January 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118181054/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975403 |archive-date=January 18, 2018 |url-status=live}} In a 134–127 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on February 22, 2018, Thompson moved past Joe Barry Carroll's 9,996 points to earn tenth place on the franchise's career scoring list, also becoming the tenth Warrior to reach 10,000 regular season career points.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975618 |title=Curry scores 44, Warriors hold off late rally by Clippers |work=ESPN.com |date=February 22, 2018 |access-date=February 23, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224052850/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975618 |archive-date=February 24, 2018 |url-status=live}} Two days later, in a 112–80 victory over the Thunder, Thompson passed Neil Johnston (10,023) for ninth place on the franchise's career scoring list.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975633 |title=After 2 lopsided losses to OKC, Durant leads Warriors rout |work=ESPN.com |date=February 24, 2018 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180225210322/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975633 |archive-date=February 25, 2018 |url-status=live}} On March 31, 2018, following an eight-game absence with a broken right thumb, Thompson scored 25 points on 10-for-19 shooting in a 112–96 victory over the Sacramento Kings.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975888 |title=Warriors' McCaw injured in scary fall as team beats Kings |work=ESPN.com |date=March 31, 2018 |access-date=April 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401215740/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975888 |archive-date=April 1, 2018 |url-status=live}} On April 5, 2018, in a 126–106 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Thompson was 4-of-9 on 3-pointers to move past Tim Hardaway (1,542) for 25th on the league's career list.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975921 |title=Pacers sweep season series vs Warriors with 126–106 romp |work=ESPN.com |date=April 5, 2018 |access-date=April 5, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180406163742/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975921 |archive-date=April 6, 2018 |url-status=live}} Three days later, Thompson scored 22 of his 34 points in the first quarter of the Warriors' 117–100 win over the Phoenix Suns.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975949 |title=Thompson, Warriors beat Suns for 15th straight time |work=ESPN.com |date=April 8, 2018 |access-date=April 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409233518/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975949 |archive-date=April 9, 2018 |url-status=live}} He helped the Warriors defeat the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs in five games, as he scored 24 points in a 99–91 victory in Game 5. As a result, Thompson joined Rick Barry (699) and Curry (652) as Warriors players with 600 postseason field goals.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401029456 |title=Durant, Green lead Warriors past Spurs into second round |work=ESPN.com |date=April 24, 2018 |access-date=April 24, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180425132510/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401029456 |archive-date=April 25, 2018 |url-status=live}} In Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, Thompson moved past Barry (1,776) for second place on the Warriors' career postseason scoring list.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401032763 |title=Curry comes alive to score 35, Warriors rout Rockets by 41 |work=ESPN.com |date=May 20, 2018 |access-date=May 21, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180521191652/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401032763 |archive-date=May 21, 2018 |url-status=live}} In Game 6, Thompson knocked down nine three-pointers on his way to 35 points, as the Warriors rallied from an early 17-point deficit to stave off elimination with a 115–86 victory over the Rockets.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401032766 |title=Klay Thompson score 35, Warriors force Game 7 in West finals |work=ESPN.com |date=May 26, 2018 |access-date=May 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180527202413/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401032766 |archive-date=May 27, 2018 |url-status=live}} In Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Thompson played in his franchise-record 100th postseason game. He also became the sixth player ever to make 300 three-pointers in the postseason, joining Curry as Warriors to reach the feat. Thompson scored 20 points in the game to help the Warriors take a 2–0 lead with a 122–103 victory over the Cavaliers.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401034614 |title=Curry dazzles from deep, Warriors take 2–0 NBA Finals lead |work=ESPN.com |date=June 3, 2018 |access-date=June 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180604080623/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401034614 |archive-date=June 4, 2018 |url-status=live}} The Warriors went on to sweep the series to claim back-to-back titles.

Over the first seven games of the season, Thompson shot 5 for 36 from behind the arc and failed to have a 20-point game.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070764 |title=Curry sets another record for 3s, Warriors hold off Nets |work=ESPN.com |date=October 28, 2018 |access-date=October 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029152205/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070764 |archive-date=October 29, 2018 |url-status=live}} He did not make multiple three-pointers in any of the contests, a career-worst seven-game drought for him.{{cite news |last=Slater |first=Anthony |title=Five observations from Klay Thompson's record-breaking 3-point night in Chicago |date=October 29, 2018 |work=The Athletic |url=https://theathletic.com/621339/2018/10/30/five-observations-from-klay-thompsons-record-breaking-3-point-night-in-chicago/ |access-date=October 31, 2018 |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181031173913/https://theathletic.com/621339/2018/10/30/five-observations-from-klay-thompsons-record-breaking-3-point-night-in-chicago/ |archive-date=October 31, 2018 |url-status=live}} On October 29, 2018, against the Chicago Bulls, he hit an NBA-record 14 threes to break Curry's former mark of 13. Thompson scored 52 points in 27 minutes while making 14-for-24 of his threes and shooting 18-for-29 overall from the field. His 10 three-pointers in the first half tied Chandler Parsons' league record set in 2014, and Golden State made 17 threes in the first half to set the NBA record for a half.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25121812/klay-thompson-golden-state-warriors-breaks-nba-record-most-3-pointers-game-14 |title=Klay Thompson breaks NBA record for 3's in a game with 14 vs. Bulls |last=Friedell |first=Nick |work=ESPN.com |date=October 29, 2018 |access-date=October 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181030053250/http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25121812/klay-thompson-golden-state-warriors-breaks-nba-record-most-3-pointers-game-14 |archive-date=October 30, 2018 |url-status=live}} On November 24, Thompson scored 31 points with five three-pointers in a 117–116 win over the Sacramento Kings. Thompson moved into 21st place on the NBA's career three-pointers list when he hit his 1,609th in the first quarter, moving past Jason Richardson.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070966 |title=Durant scores season-best 44 points, Warriors hold off Kings |work=ESPN.com |date=November 24, 2018 |access-date=November 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125162907/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070966 |archive-date=November 25, 2018 |url-status=live}} On December 29, Thompson had his second-highest scoring game of the season with 32 points in a 115–105 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. He shot his way out of a slump by hitting 12-of-21 from the field and 4-of-5 from 3-point range.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071210 |title=Warriors beat Blazers to avenge earlier loss this week |work=ESPN.com |date=December 29, 2018 |access-date=December 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181230185209/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071210 |archive-date=December 30, 2018 |url-status=live}} On January 8, Thompson scored 43 points with seven 3-pointers in a 122–95 win over the New York Knicks.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071281 |title=Thompson scores 43, Warriors beat Knicks to snap home skid |work=ESPN.com |date=January 8, 2019 |access-date=January 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109155611/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071281 |archive-date=January 9, 2019 |url-status=live}} On January 21, he tied an NBA record by making his first 10 attempts from three-point range on his way to scoring 44 points in a 130–111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Thompson finished 10-of-11 from beyond the arc and 17-of-20 from the floor overall.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070240 |title=Thompson hits first 10 from 3, Warriors beat Lakers 130–111 |work=ESPN.com |date=January 21, 2019 |access-date=January 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123010301/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070240 |archive-date=January 23, 2019 |url-status=live}} On March 8, he scored 39 points and made nine three-pointers in a 122–105 victory over the Denver Nuggets.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071657 |title=Thompson returns with 39, Warriors bounce back, beat Nuggets |work=ESPN.com |date=March 8, 2019 |access-date=March 9, 2019}} On March 13, Thompson scored 30 points in a narrow 106–104 victory over the Houston Rockets. He made five 3-pointers to give him 203 for the season, joining Curry as the only players in NBA history to have seven straight seasons with 200 3-pointers.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071691 |title=Warriors, minus Durant, end Rockets' 9-game streak, 106–104 |work=ESPN.com |date=March 13, 2019 |access-date=March 14, 2019}} Praised for his defense throughout his career, Thompson was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team for the first time, earning second team honors.{{cite news |last=Becker |first=Jon |title=Warriors' Klay Thompson finally honored for his defense |date=May 22, 2019 |newspaper=The Mercury News |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/05/22/warriors-klay-thompson-finally-honored-for-his-defense/ |access-date=May 24, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524104101/https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/05/22/warriors-klay-thompson-finally-honored-for-his-defense/ |archive-date=May 24, 2019 |url-status=live}} For Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, Thompson missed his first career playoff game after straining his left hamstring late in Game 2.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401134817 |title=Raptors hit big shots, beat Warriors for 2–1 NBA Finals lead |work=ESPN.com |date=June 5, 2019 |access-date=June 5, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190614235331/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401134817 |archive-date=June 14, 2019 |url-status=live}} Thompson returned in Game 4 and scored 28 points with six three-pointers in a 105–92 loss as the Warriors went down 3–1 in the series.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401134818 |title=Leonard, Raptors move within victory of first championship |work=ESPN.com |date=June 7, 2019 |access-date=June 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626184050/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401134818 |archive-date=June 26, 2019 |url-status=live}} In Game 5, he helped the Warriors stave off elimination with 26 points in a narrow 106–105 victory, thus cutting the Raptors' series lead to 3–2.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401134819 |title=Warriors hang on to stay alive, win Game 5 of NBA Finals |work=ESPN.com |date=June 10, 2019 |access-date=June 10, 2019}} However, in Game 6, Thompson tore his ACL and left with 30 points with a few minutes left the third quarter, as the Warriors went on to lose the game and the series with a 114–110 loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401134820 |title=Raptors capture first NBA title, beat Warriors in Game 6 |work=ESPN.com |date=June 13, 2019 |access-date=June 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190616224258/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401134820 |archive-date=June 16, 2019 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/klay-thompson-injury-update-warriors-star-suffered-a-torn-acl-in-his-left-knee-during-game-6-of-nba-finals/ |title=Klay Thompson injury update: Warriors star suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during Game 6 of NBA Finals |work=CBSSports.com |date=June 13, 2019 |access-date=June 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190614164818/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/klay-thompson-injury-update-warriors-star-suffered-a-torn-acl-in-his-left-knee-during-game-6-of-nba-finals/ |archive-date=June 14, 2019 |url-status=live}} He finished the playoffs in third for career postseason three-pointers (374), trailing only Curry (470) and Ray Allen (385).

On July 1, 2019, Thompson agreed to stay with the Warriors on a five-year, $190 million maximum contract with an additional fifteen-percent trade kicker as a result of not making an All-NBA Team, which could have made him eligible for a supermax deal like Curry was in 2017.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27097530/klay-accepts-max-offer-remain-warriors |title=Klay accepts max offer, will remain with Warriors |work=ESPN.com |date=July 1, 2019 |access-date=July 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703165755/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27097530/klay-accepts-max-offer-remain-warriors |archive-date=July 3, 2019 |url-status=live}} The next day, Thompson underwent successful knee surgery on his torn ACL, and missed the entire 2019–20 season as a result.{{Cite web |url=https://www.tsn.ca/golden-state-warriors-klay-thompson-has-successful-surgery-1.1332092 |title=Golden State Warriors Klay Thompson has successful surgery – TSN.ca |date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=July 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702233115/https://www.tsn.ca/golden-state-warriors-klay-thompson-has-successful-surgery-1.1332092 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |url-status=live}} Thompson officially re-signed with the Warriors on July 10.{{cite web |url=https://www.nba.com/warriors/news/thompson-resigned-20190710 |title=Warriors Re-Sign Guard Klay Thompson |work=NBA.com |date=July 10, 2019 |access-date=July 11, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190710230729/https://www.nba.com/warriors/news/thompson-resigned-20190710 |archive-date=July 10, 2019 |url-status=live}} He returned to practice with the Warriors in September 2020.{{cite web |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/golden-state-warriors-klay-thompson-returns-practice-acl-injury-tear-steve-kerr-000603738.html |title=Klay Thompson returns for first practice with Warriors after ACL tear in 2019 Finals |editor=Young, Ryan |date=September 25, 2020 |publisher=Yahoo Sports |access-date=April 14, 2021}} On November 19, it was announced that Thompson would miss the entire 2020–21 season due to an Achilles tendon injury, which he suffered in a pickup game in Los Angeles.{{cite news |first=Wes |last=Goldberg |title=Warriors' Klay Thompson to miss 2020–21 season with Achilles tear |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/11/19/warriors-klay-thompson-to-miss-2020-21-season-with-achilles-tear/ |date=November 19, 2020 |newspaper=The Mercury News |access-date=December 31, 2020}}{{cite web |title=Klay Thompson out for season with torn Achilles |url=https://www.nba.com/news/report-klay-thompson-out-for-season-with-torn-achilles |website=NBA.com |access-date=November 19, 2020 |date=November 19, 2020}}

On November 28, 2021, Thompson was assigned to the Santa Cruz Warriors, Golden State's NBA G League affiliate, alongside James Wiseman for rehab purposes.{{Cite web |title=Klay Thompson Assigned to G League Santa Cruz by Warriors amid Injury Rehab |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10019382-klay-thompson-assigned-to-g-league-santa-cruz-by-warriors-amid-injury-rehab |access-date=December 12, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report}} Thompson was recalled on December 1.{{Cite web |title=Klay Thompson, James Wiseman Recalled from G League by Warriors amid Injury Rehab |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10019699-klay-thompson-james-wiseman-recalled-from-g-league-by-warriors-amid-injury-rehab |access-date=December 12, 2021 |website=Bleacher Report}} They were yet again assigned to Santa Cruz ten days later.{{Cite web |title=Warriors Assign Klay Thompson and James Wiseman to Santa Cruz |url=https://www.nba.com/warriors/news/warriors-assign-klay-thompson-and-james-wiseman-santa-cruz-20211211 |access-date=November 12, 2021 |website=Golden State Warriors}}

On January 8, 2022, Thompson announced that he would make his return to the court on January 9 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.{{cite web |last1=Medina |first1=Mark |title=Warriors' Klay Thompson to return vs. Cavaliers on Sunday |url=https://www.nba.com/news/warriors-klay-thompson-to-return-vs-cavaliers-on-sunday |website=NBA.com |access-date=January 10, 2022}} In his return, Thompson scored 17 points on 7-from-18 shooting in 20 minutes, as the Warriors won 96–82.{{cite web |title=Klay Thompson has 17 points in return, Warriors beat Cavs |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401360423 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=January 10, 2022 |date=January 9, 2022}} On February 12, Thompson scored 16 of his then season-high 33 points in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in a narrow 117–115 comeback victory.{{cite web |title=Thompson has season-high 33, Warriors edge Lakers 117–115 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401360673 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=February 23, 2022 |date=February 12, 2022}} On March 12, Thompson scored a then season-high 38 points along with six rebounds and five assists in a 122–109 victory over the reigning champion Milwaukee Bucks.{{cite web |title=Thompson scores season-high 38 as Warriors run past Bucks |url=https://www.nba.com/game/mil-vs-gsw-0022101008 |website=NBA.com |access-date=March 13, 2022}} In the final game of the regular-season, Thompson scored a season-high 41 points for the Warriors in a 128–107 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans to clinch the #3-seed in the Western Conference.{{cite web |title=Thompson scores 41, Warriors top Pelicans to clinch 3rd seed |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401361044 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 11, 2022 |date=April 10, 2022}}

In Game 3 of the first round of the 2022 playoffs, Thompson scored 26 points in a 118–113 victory over the Denver Nuggets. He passed Hall of Fame guard Ray Allen for third on the NBA playoffs all-time three-pointers list.{{cite web |title=Klay Thompson passes Ray Allen for 3rd on all-time playoffs 3-pointers list |url=https://www.nba.com/news/klay-thompson-passes-ray-allen-for-3rd-on-all-time-playoffs-3-pointers-list |website=NBA.com |access-date=April 22, 2022}} In Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Thompson posted 30 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks while shooting 8-of-14 from behind the three-point arc in a 110–96 closeout win over the #2-seed Memphis Grizzlies.{{cite web |title=Thompson scores 30; Warriors stop Grizzlies to reach West finals |url=https://www.nba.com/game/mem-vs-gsw-0042100236 |website=NBA.com |access-date=May 14, 2022}} In Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, Thompson scored 32 points and had eight three-pointers in a closeout 120–110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks to advance to his sixth NBA Finals, where they faced the Boston Celtics.{{cite web |title=Warriors beat Mavericks 120–110 to return to NBA Finals |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401438948 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=May 27, 2022}}

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In Game 1 of the Finals, Thompson passed LeBron James for second on the NBA playoffs all-time three-pointers list.{{cite web |title=Klay Thompson passes LeBron James for No. 2 in career playoff 3-pointers |url=https://www.nba.com/news/klay-thompson-passes-lebron-james-for-no-2-in-career-playoff-3-pointers |website=NBA.com |access-date=June 3, 2022}} In Game 5 of the Finals, Thompson joined teammate Stephen Curry and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history to make at least 100 three-pointers on the championship stage. He also passed LeBron James for second on the NBA Finals all-time three-pointers list.{{cite web |title=Klay Thompson joins Stephen Curry, LeBron James as only players with 100 made Finals 3s |url=https://www.nba.com/news/klay-thompson-joins-stephen-curry-lebron-james-as-only-players-with-100-made-finals-3s |website=NBA.com |access-date=June 14, 2022}} The Warriors won in six games, giving Thompson his fourth NBA Championship.{{cite news |title=Klay Thompson Describes Warriors' NBA Title With Quaint Old-Time Phrase And Fans Love It |url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/klay-thompson-describes-warriors-nba-112537452.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMPZ0TIo5DZnE-nzUhSAxDPPXOmJWbl77FihYQnSzgnJW0IanWsOXJu22z3N4p4itBQN2KZjdeoSiVN1cyZgnnIfLwy8UGLMqPISH_lq00-sjf_PqKs0Czk5O9InwOCjPntqqFzXPnVvo9NeD1ftQmOgqUQRmmvCS2voW2YtfuDh |newspaper=Yahoo News |access-date=June 17, 2022}}

On November 20, Thompson scored a then season-high 41 points on 10-of-13 shooting from three-point range in a 127–120 victory over the Houston Rockets. Thompson, Stephen Curry, and Andrew Wiggins combined for 23 made three-pointers, the most three-pointers made in a game by a trio in NBA history.{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401468400 |title=Thompson nets 10 3s, has 41 points in Warriors' 1st road win |website=ESPN.com |date=November 20, 2022 |access-date=November 21, 2022}}{{cite web |url=https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-stephen-curry-klay-thompson-andrew-wiggins-set-unreal-3pt-record-never-seen-before |title=Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins set unreal 3pt record never seen before |website=ClutchPoints |last=Yapkowitz |first=David |date=November 20, 2022 |access-date=November 20, 2022}} On December 10, in a rematch of the 2022 NBA Finals, Thompson scored a game-high 34 points in a 123–107 victory over the Boston Celtics.{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401468547 |title=Thompson scores 34, Warriors beat Celtics in Finals rematch |website=ESPN.com |date=December 10, 2022 |access-date=December 11, 2022}} Three days later, he became the 13th player in NBA history with 2,000 career three-pointers made.{{cite web |url=https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-klay-thompson-snags-lucky-13-for-epic-3pt-feat-in-nba-history |title=Klay Thompson snags lucky 13 for epic 3PT feat in NBA history |website=ClutchPoints |last=Salao |first=R.P. |date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2022}} On December 30, Thompson made a key three-pointer with 1:36 left in the game and scored 31 points in an 118–112 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.{{Cite web |title=Poole scores 41, Thompson 31, Warriors beat Blazers 118–112 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401468691 |date=December 30, 2022 |access-date=December 31, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

On January 2, 2023, Thompson scored a season-high 54 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a 143–141 double overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks.{{cite web |url=https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-lebron-james-reacts-to-klay-thompson-insane-54-point-explosion |title=LeBron James reacts to Klay Thompson's insane 54-point explosion for Warriors |website=ClutchPoints |last=Guinhawa |first=Angelo |date=January 2, 2023 |access-date=January 2, 2023}} On February 6, he scored 42 points with a season-high 12 three-pointers in a 141–114 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.{{cite web |url=https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-klay-thompsons-wild-shooting-night-draws-special-message-from-steve-kerr |title=Klay Thompson's wild shooting night draws 'special' message from Steve Kerr |website=ClutchPoints |last=Winter |first=Jack |date=February 6, 2023 |access-date=February 6, 2023}} On February 24, Thompson scored 42 points and tied his season-high with 12 three-pointers in a 116–101 victory over the Rockets. Thompson became the only player in NBA history to record multiple games with 12 or more three-pointers in a season. He also has the most games in NBA History with 12 or more threes (3), having surpassed teammate Stephen Curry who has done it twice in his career.{{Cite web |title=Klay Thompson's 42 Points and 12 Triples Propel Dubs to Victory |url=https://www.nba.com/warriors/news/gameday-recap-20230224 |date=February 24, 2023 |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=NBA.com |language=en}} In the final game of the regular season, Thompson made his 300th three-pointer in a 157–101 blowout victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Thompson joined Stephen Curry and James Harden as the only players in NBA history to make at least 300 three-pointers in a season.{{cite web |url=https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-klay-thompson-joins-steph-curry-james-harden-in-nba-history-with-epic-3-point-feat |title=Klay Thompson joins Steph Curry, James Harden in NBA history with epic 3-point feat |website=ClutchPoints |last=Winter |first=Jack |date=April 9, 2023 |access-date=April 9, 2023}}

On October 29, 2023, Thompson put up 19 points on five three-pointers made in a 106–95 victory against the Houston Rockets and surpassed Jamal Crawford for tenth on the all-time career three-pointers list.{{cite web |url=https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-klay-thompson-finally-joins-stephen-curry-in-sacred-nba-top-10-list-with-historic-bucket-vs-rockets |title=Warriors star Klay Thompson finally joins Stephen Curry in sacred NBA top 10 list with historic bucket vs. Rockets |website=ClutchPoints |last=Guinhawa |first=Angelo |date=October 29, 2023 |access-date=October 30, 2023}} On November 1, Thompson put up 14 points alongside a game-winning jumpshot in a narrow 102–101 victory over the Sacramento Kings.{{cite web |url=https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-klay-thompson-shows-clutch-gene-with-insane-game-winner-vs-kings |title=Warriors' Klay Thompson shows clutch gene with insane game-winner vs. Kings |website=ClutchPoints |last=Guinhawa |first=Angelo |date=November 1, 2023 |access-date=November 1, 2023}} On November 14 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thompson was involved in an altercation on the court with Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels, beginning a team brawl between the two teams. Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert attempted to pull Thompson away from McDaniels when Draymond Green put Gobert into a chokehold. The brawl resulted in Thompson, Green and McDaniels all getting ejected.{{Cite web |last=Chiari |first=Mike |date=November 15, 2023 |title=Rudy Gobert: If Draymond Green 'Knew How to Choke,' It Could've Been 'Way Worse' |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10097432-rudy-gobert-if-draymond-green-knew-how-to-choke-it-couldve-been-way-worse |access-date=November 15, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report}} The next day, Thompson along with Green and McDaniels were fined $25,000 for the incident.{{Cite web |date=November 16, 2023 |title=Warriors' Draymond Green suspended five games for grabbing Rudy Gobert; three players fined |url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/warriors-draymond-green-suspended-five-games-for-grabbing-rudy-gobert-three-players-fined/article_5d8d4cbe-1b96-5e0f-904a-c20ebb885453.html |access-date=November 16, 2023 |website=Toronto Star |agency=Associated Press}} On December 16, Thompson scored 24 points on four three-pointers made in a 124–120 victory over the Brooklyn Nets and surpassed Jason Terry for ninth on the all-time career three-pointers list.{{cite web |title=Splash Brothers make 3-point history in Warriors' victory over Nets |url=https://www.nba.com/news/warriors-stephen-curry-3500-3-pointer |website=NBA.com |access-date=December 17, 2023}} Three days later against the Boston Celtics, Thompson surpassed Vince Carter for eighth on the all-time career three-pointers list.{{cite web |url=https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-klay-thompson-passes-legend-nba-3-point-milestone-vs-celtics |title=Warriors' Klay Thompson passes high-flying legend, hits 3-point milestone vs Celtics |website=ClutchPoints |last=House |first=Alex |date=December 19, 2023 |access-date=December 19, 2023}}

On February 15, 2024, Thompson came off the bench for the first time since March 11, 2012. He then proceeded to score a season-high 35 points while surpassing 15,000 points in his career.{{cite web |title=Klay reaches 15K career points in Warriors' game vs. Jazz |url=https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/klay-thompson-15000-career-points/1703817/ |website=nbcsports |date=February 15, 2024 |access-date=February 15, 2024}}{{cite web |title=Warriors vs. Jazz |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401636113 |website=ESPN |access-date=February 15, 2024}}{{cite web |title=Klay Thompson to come off the bench vs. Jazz |url=https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2024/2/15/24074568/warriors-jazz-lineups-klay-thompson-brandin-podziemski |website=goldenstateofmind |date=February 15, 2024 |access-date=February 15, 2024}} On April 2, in a 104–100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Thompson surpassed Kyle Korver for sixth on the all-time career three-pointers list.{{Cite magazine |last=Stinar |first=Ben |date=April 2, 2024 |title=BREAKING: Klay Thompson Made NBA History In Mavs-Warriors Game |url=https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/dallas-mavs-luka-doncic-7th-youngest-record-3000-assists-joins-los-angeles-lakers-lebron-james-exclusive-club |access-date=April 2, 2024 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}} In the win-or-go-home play-in game against the Sacramento Kings, Thompson scored zero points and missed all 10 of his shots from the field in a 118–94 loss.{{cite web |title=The Kings eliminate the Warriors from play-in tournament with 118–94 win |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401654656 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 16, 2024}}{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2024 |title=Klay Thompson misses all 10 shots in what might have been his final game with the Warriors |url=https://apnews.com/article/klay-thompson-warriors-154109a89c65414860dd0c9800a96a86 |access-date=April 24, 2024 |website=AP News |language=en}}

After playing his first 13 years of his career with the Warriors, Thompson was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in a six-team sign and trade on July 6, 2024, which also included the Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets, Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. This became the NBA's first six-team transaction.{{cite web |first=Dwain |last=Price |title=MAVS MAKE BIG SPLASH, ACQUIRE KLAY THOMPSON IN HISTORIC SIX-TEAM DEAL |url=https://www.mavs.com/mavsofficiallysignthompson/ |website=Mavs.com |date=July 6, 2024 |access-date=July 13, 2024}}

On October 24, Thompson made his Mavericks debut, putting up 22 points with six three-pointers made and seven rebounds in a 120–109 win over the San Antonio Spurs. His six three-pointers made set a Mavericks franchise record for the most three-pointers made in a debut game.{{cite web |url=https://clutchpoints.com/mavericks-news-klay-thompson-immediate-reaction-astonishing-debut |title=Klay Thompson's immediate reaction to astonishing Mavericks debut |website=ClutchPoints |last=Gomez |first=Michael Aaron |date=October 24, 2024 |access-date=October 26, 2024}} On November 12, Thompson made his return to Chase Center as a visitor for the first time, being welcomed back with a tribute video before scoring 22 points behind six made three-pointers in a 120–117 loss to the Warriors.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401703376 |title=Stephen Curry steals the show in Klay Thompson's emotional return to Chase Center |website=ESPN |date=November 12, 2024 |access-date=December 10, 2024}} On December 25, in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thompson made his 2,561st career three-pointer, passing Reggie Miller for fifth on the NBA's all-time list.{{cite web |date=December 26, 2024 |title=Klay Thompson: 'Just Surreal' to Pass Reggie Miller on NBA's All-Time 3-Point List |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10148563-klay-thompson-just-surreal-to-pass-reggie-miller-on-nbas-all-time-3-point-list |access-date=December 26, 2024 |website=Bleacher Report}}

On March 29, 2025, in a game against the Chicago Bulls, Thompson recorded his 200th three-pointer of the season. He joined Stephen Curry as the only players in NBA history to record at least 10 seasons with at least 200 three-pointers made.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/mavericks-news-klay-thompson-stephen-curry-3-point-milestone|title=Mavericks' Klay Thompson approaches Stephen Curry territory with historic 3-point milestone|website=ClutchPoints|last=Mistretta|first=Joey|date=March 29, 2025|access-date=March 30, 2025}}

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Thompson was a member of the United States national team, winning gold medals on their 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup and 2016 Olympic teams. He also won gold on the Under-19 national team at the 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Championship.

Standing at {{convert|6|ft|5|in}} tall and weighing {{convert|220|lb}}, Thompson plays exclusively at the shooting guard position and has career averages of 19.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. He is both a prolific and efficient shooter, particularly from range, as well as an elite free-throw shooter. Thompson's shooting form has been described as "textbook" and "picture-perfect".{{Cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/allstar2015/story/_/id/12322332/nba-how-klay-thompson-developed-shooting-form |title=Adande: Klay Thompson's stroke of genius |work=ESPN.com |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806141631/http://www.espn.com/nba/allstar2015/story/_/id/12322332/nba-how-klay-thompson-developed-shooting-form |archive-date=August 6, 2017 |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2430552-breaking-down-klay-thompsons-picture-perfect-jump-shot |title=Breaking Down Klay Thompson's Picture-Perfect Jump Shot |last=Murphy |first=Dylan |work=Bleacher Report |access-date=August 6, 2017 |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806180615/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2430552-breaking-down-klay-thompsons-picture-perfect-jump-shot |archive-date=August 6, 2017 |url-status=live}} Though he was capable of handling the ball in the Warriors offense, Thompson is primarily a catch-and-shoot player, taking advantage of back-cuts and screens set by teammates to make space for his exceptionally accurate quick-release shot.{{Cite news |url=http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Klay-Thompson-arguably-Warriors-most-explosive-11031839.php |title=Klay Thompson arguably Warriors' most explosive scorer |work=SFGate |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806142001/http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Klay-Thompson-arguably-Warriors-most-explosive-11031839.php |archive-date=August 6, 2017 |url-status=live}} Although Thompson is not known for blocking shots or creating steals, he is considered a strong defender thanks to his size at the guard position and ability to defend against both elite guards and wings.{{Cite web |url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/23/4480240/ |title=Warriors film room: The uniqueness of Klay Thompson's game |date=March 24, 2017 |website=The Mercury News |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806141623/http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/23/4480240/ |archive-date=August 6, 2017 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/article/2017/05/31/warriors-klay-thompson-opportunity-show-defensive-prowess |title='Splash Brother' Klay Thompson can win games with his defense |last=Howard-Cooper |first=Scott |website=NBA.com |language=en |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805172623/http://www.nba.com/article/2017/05/31/warriors-klay-thompson-opportunity-show-defensive-prowess |archive-date=August 5, 2017 |url-status=live}} Thompson is also praised for his stamina.

Thompson is known for his quiet, laid-back personality, rarely showing emotion in or out of games.{{Cite news |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/klay-thompson-warriors-game-1-rockets-james-harden-steve-kerr-stephen-curry/ib6fbeqhkqpw18qqojki3u21x |title=Klay Thompson won't be fazed by missed shots, James Harden or anything else |date=May 20, 2015 |work=Sporting News |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806141357/http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/klay-thompson-warriors-game-1-rockets-james-harden-steve-kerr-stephen-curry/ib6fbeqhkqpw18qqojki3u21x |archive-date=August 6, 2017 |url-status=live}} Thompson is one of the few players in the NBA sponsored by Chinese shoe company Anta, signing a 10-year deal with it in 2016.{{Cite news |url=https://theringer.com/2017-nba-playoffs-golden-state-warriors-klay-thompson-kevin-durant-steph-curry-ce980107bb88 |title=How Klay Thompson Became More Valuable Than Ever – The Ringer |date=April 12, 2017 |work=The Ringer |access-date=August 6, 2017}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2017/6/30/15905574/klay-thompson-anta-extension-golden-state-warriors-10-years-80-million |title=Klay Thompson signed a 10-year shoe deal with Anta. Here's what it means for his NBA career |last=Sykes II |first=Michael D. |date=June 30, 2017 |website=SBNation.com |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806180331/https://www.sbnation.com/2017/6/30/15905574/klay-thompson-anta-extension-golden-state-warriors-10-years-80-million |archive-date=August 6, 2017 |url-status=live}} Thompson is regarded as a clutch scorer,{{cite news |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/klay-thompsons-clutch-scoring-vs-nets-takes-burden-off-stephen-curry-a-great-sign-for-warriors-title-hopes/ |title=Klay Thompson's clutch scoring vs. Nets takes burden off Stephen Curry, a great sign for Warriors' title hopes |first=Colin |last=Ward-Henninger |work=CBSSports.com |date=January 31, 2022 |access-date=May 24, 2022}} particularly in Game 6's of playoff series, where his shooting splits rise up significantly compared to his usual playoff statistics, which earned Thompson the nickname "Game 6 Klay."{{cite news |url=https://www.nba.com/amp/warriors/news-blogs/game-6-klay-20200528 |title=Get to Know "Game 6 Klay" |first=Dzintars |last=Grinfelds |work=NBA.com |date=May 28, 2020 |access-date=May 24, 2022}}{{cite news |url=https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/2022/05/14/627f349a22601da7318b45d3.html |title=NBA Playoffs: "Game 6 Klay" finishes off Grizzlies, sends Warriors to Conf. Finals |author= |work=Marca.com |date=May 14, 2022 |access-date=May 24, 2022}}{{cite web |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/thompkl01.html |title=Klay Thompson Stats |author= |work=Basketball-Reference.com |publisher=Sports Reference |access-date=May 24, 2022}}

{{NBA player statistics legend|champion=y|leader=y}}

{{NBA player statistics start}}

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2011}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| style="background:#cfecec;"|66* || 29 || 24.4 || .443 || .414 || .868 || 2.4 || 2.0 || .7 || .3 || 12.5

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2012}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| style="background:#cfecec;"|82* || style="background:#cfecec;"|82* || 35.8 || .422 || .401 || .841 || 3.8 || 2.2 || 1.0 || .5 || 16.6

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2013}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 81 || 81 || 35.4 || .444 || .417 || .795 || 3.1 || 2.2 || .9 || .5 || 18.4

|-

| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|{{nbay|2014}}†

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 77 || 77 || 31.9 || .463 || .439 || .879 || 3.2 || 2.9 || 1.1 || .8 || 21.7

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2015}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 80 || 80 || 33.3 || .470 || .425 || .873 || 3.8 || 2.1 || .8 || .6 || 22.1

|-

| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|{{nbay|2016}}†

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 78 || 78 || 34.0 || .468 || .414 || .853 || 3.7 || 2.1 || .8 || .5 || 22.3

|-

| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|{{nbay|2017}}†

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 73 || 73 || 34.3 || .488 || .440 || .837 || 3.8 || 2.5 || .8 || .5 || 20.0

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2018}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 78 || 78 || 34.0 || .467 || .402 || .816 || 3.8 || 2.4 || 1.1 || .6 || 21.5

|-

| style="text-align:left;background:#afe6ba;"| {{nbay|2021}}†

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 32 || 32 || 29.4 || .429 || .385 || .902 || 3.9 || 2.8 || .5 || .5 || 20.4

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2022}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 69 || 69 || 33.0 || .436 || .412 || .879 || 4.1 || 2.4 || .7 || .4 || 21.9

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2023}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 77 || 63 || 29.7 || .432 || .387 || bgcolor=CFECEC|.927* || 3.3 || 2.3 || .6 || .5 || 17.9

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2024}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Dallas

| 72 || 72 || 27.3 || .412 || .391 || .905 || 3.4 || 2.0 || .7 || .4 || 14.0

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

| 865 || 814 || 32.1 || .451 || .411 || .860 || 3.5 || 2.3 || .8 || .5 || 19.1

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|All-Star

| 5 || 1 || 20.4 || .379 || .379 || 1.000 || 5.0 || 3.4 || .4 || .0 || 12.6

{{s-end}}

{{NBA player statistics start}}

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|2013

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 12 || 12 || 41.3 || .437 || .424 || .833 || 4.6 || 1.8 || 1.0 || .6 || 15.2

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|2014

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 7 || 7 || 36.7 || .408 || .364 || .792 || 3.4 || 3.6 || 1.0 || .7 || 16.4

|-

| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|2015†

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 21 || 21 || 36.2 || .446 || .390 || .800 || 3.9 || 2.6 || .8 || .9 || 18.6

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|2016

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 24 || 24 || 35.4 || .444 || .422|| .854 || 3.7 || 2.3 || 1.1 || .4 || 24.3

|-

| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|2017†

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 17 || 17 || 35.0 || .397 || .387 || .788 || 3.9 || 2.1 || .8 || .3 || 15.0

|-

| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|2018†

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 21 || 21 || 37.8 || .465 || .427 || .871 || 4.1 || 1.8 || .8 || .3 || 19.6

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|2019

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 21 || 21 || 39.0 || .456 || .443 || .902 || 4.1 || 2.1 || 1.3 || .7 || 20.7

|-

| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|2022†

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 22 || 22 || 36.0 || .429 || .385 || .867 || 3.9 || 2.3 || 1.1 || .7 || 19.0

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|2023

| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State

| 13 || 13 || 36.0 || .388 || .368 || .875 || 4.2 || 2.2 || .5 || .3 || 18.5

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

| 158 || 158 || 36.9 || .436 || .405 || .845 || 4.0 || 2.2 || .9 || .5 || 19.2

{{s-end}}

{{NBA player statistics start}}

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|2008–09

| style="text-align:left;"|Washington State

| 33 || 33 || 33.1 || .421 || .412 || .903 || 4.2 || 1.9 || .9 || .6 || 12.5

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|2009–10

| style="text-align:left;"|Washington State

| 31 || 30 || 35.4 || .412 || .364 || .801 || 5.1 || 2.3 || 1.4 || .7 || 19.6

|-

| style="text-align:left;"|2010–11

| style="text-align:left;"|Washington State

| 34 || 33 || 34.7 || .436 || .398 || .838 || 5.2 || 3.7 || 1.6 || .9 || 21.6

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

| 98 || 96 || 34.4 || .424 || .390 || .827 || 4.8 || 2.6 || 1.3 || .7 || 17.9

{{s-end}}

• 4× NBA champion: {{nbay|2014|end}}, {{nbay|2016|end}}, {{nbay|2017|end}}, {{nbay|2021|end}}
• 5× NBA All-Star: {{nasg|2015}}, {{nasg|2016}}, {{nasg|2017}}, {{nasg|2018}}, {{nasg|2019}}
• 2× All-NBA Third Team: {{nbay|2014|end}}, {{nbay|2015|end}}
• NBA All-Defensive Second Team: {{nbay|2018|end}}
• NBA Three-Point Contest champion: {{nbay|2015|end}}
• NBA All-Rookie First Team: {{nbay|2011|end}}
• NBA three-point field goals leader: {{nbay|2022|end}}
• NBA free-throw percentage leader: {{nbay|2023|end}}
• NBA regular season record for most points scored in a quarter (37){{Cite magazine |last=Golliver |first=Ben |date=January 24, 2015 |title=Warriors' Klay Thompson sets NBA record with 37 points in a quarter |url=https://www.si.com/nba/2015/01/24/klay-thompson-nba-record-37-points-one-quarter-warriors-kings |access-date=January 23, 2021 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}
• NBA regular season record for most three-pointers made in a game (14){{cite web |last=Friedell |first=Nick |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25121812/klay-thompson-golden-state-warriors-breaks-nba-record-most-3-pointers-game-14-vs-chicago-bulls |title=Klay Thompson on record 14 3s: 'Just knew I was due for a big night' |work=ESPN.com |date=October 30, 2018 |access-date=November 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181031025344/http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25121812/klay-thompson-golden-state-warriors-breaks-nba-record-most-3-pointers-game-14-vs-chicago-bulls |archive-date=October 31, 2018 |url-status=live}}
• NBA record for most three-pointers made in a single postseason (98, tied with Stephen Curry){{cite web |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/fg3_season_p.html |title=NBA & ABA Single Season Playoff Leaders and Records for 3-Pt Field Goals |work=Basketball-Reference.com |access-date=June 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616115622/http://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/fg3_season_p.html |archive-date=June 16, 2016 |url-status=live}}

Thompson's older brother, Mychel, played basketball for Pepperdine University and had a brief stint in the NBA with the Cavaliers, while his younger brother, Trayce, became a Major League Baseball player. Thompson faced controversy when he was suspended for his final regular season game at WSU after being issued a misdemeanor criminal citation for marijuana possession.{{cite news |last=Bolch |first=Ben |title=Washington State star Klay Thompson is suspended for game against UCLA |date=March 4, 2011 |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-0305-ucla-basketball-20110305,0,1467032.story |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308020753/http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-0305-ucla-basketball-20110305,0,1467032.story |archive-date=March 8, 2011 |url-status=dead |access-date=March 20, 2011}}{{cite news |last=Simers |first=T. J. |title=No excuses from Mychal Thompson after Klay Thompson's indiscretion |date=March 5, 2011 |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-simers-20110306,0,1134988,full.column |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110309011346/http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-simers-20110306,0,1134988,full.column |archive-date=March 9, 2011 |url-status=dead |access-date=March 20, 2011}}{{cite news |last1=Bolch |first1=Ben |last2=Holmes |first2=Baxter |title=UCLA awaits word on condition of Malcolm Lee's left knee |date=March 7, 2011 |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-xpm-2011-mar-07-la-sp-pac-10-notes-20110308-story.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126010208/http://articles.latimes.com/print/2011/mar/07/sports/la-sp-pac-10-notes-20110308 |archive-date=November 26, 2020 |url-status=live}} After winning the NBA Finals in 2015, Thompson and his father became the fourth father-son duo to win an NBA title, joining Matt Guokas Sr. and Jr., Rick and Brent Barry, and Bill and Luke Walton. (They were joined in 2022 by the newest father and son to win the title, Gary Payton and Gary Payton II, the latter of whom was Klay's teammate.{{cite news |last=Stubbs |first=Brent |title='All He Has To Do Is Stay Humble' |date=June 19, 2015 |work=tribune242.com |url=http://www.tribune242.com/news/2015/jun/19/all-he-has-do-stay-humble/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724024021/http://www.tribune242.com/news/2015/jun/19/all-he-has-do-stay-humble/ |archive-date=July 24, 2015 |url-status=live}})

Thompson is known for his offbeat, dry sense of humor.{{Cite news |url=http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/article/NE/20160430/SPORTS/160439978 |title=Warriors' Klay Thompson quietly gets the job done |access-date=August 6, 2017 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807021933/http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/article/NE/20160430/SPORTS/160439978 |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |url=http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Warriors-Klay-Thompson-taking-star-turn-in-7470188.php |title=Warriors' Klay Thompson taking star turn in playoffs |work=SFGate |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807020317/http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Warriors-Klay-Thompson-taking-star-turn-in-7470188.php |archive-date=August 7, 2017 |url-status=live}} He owns an English bulldog named Rocco.{{Cite news |url=http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/For-Warriors-Klay-Thompson-time-with-dog-is-5928316.php |title=For Warriors' Klay Thompson, time with dog is time well spent |work=SFGate |access-date=August 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805182146/http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/For-Warriors-Klay-Thompson-time-with-dog-is-5928316.php |archive-date=August 5, 2017 |url-status=live}}

In late October 2017, Thompson participated in local efforts to raise money for relief for the October 2017 Northern California wildfires, donating $1,000 for every point he scored in home games against the Washington Wizards, Toronto Raptors, and Detroit Pistons. With additional sponsor and fan matching Thompson was able to increase that to $5,223 per point, ultimately raising $360,374 by tallying 69 points across the three games.{{Cite news |url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/30/klay-thompson-on-scoring-pledge-it-feels-great/ |title=Klay Thompson turning points into money |date=October 30, 2017 |work=The Mercury News |access-date=October 30, 2017 |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171101201617/http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/30/klay-thompson-on-scoring-pledge-it-feels-great/ |archive-date=November 1, 2017 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://pledgeit.org/klay |title=Fans Pledge. Teams Perform. Everyone Wins! - PledgeIt.org |website=pledgeit.org |access-date=October 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171028230455/https://pledgeit.org/klay |archive-date=October 28, 2017 |url-status=live}}

Thompson is an avid chess player and has met with the former chess world champion, Magnus Carlsen.{{cite web |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2778712-klay-thompson-introduced-himself-to-magnus-carlsen-as-warriors-best-chess-player |title=Klay Thompson Introduced Himself to Magnus Carlsen as Warriors' Best Chess Player |first=Alec |last=Nathan |website=Bleacher Report |access-date=February 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216153116/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2778712-klay-thompson-introduced-himself-to-magnus-carlsen-as-warriors-best-chess-player |archive-date=February 16, 2019 |url-status=live}}{{cite news |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/klay-thompson-chess-magnus-carlsen-warriors-1527694936 |title=The Warriors' Key Chess Piece Is Also a Chess Fanatic |first=Ben |last=Cohen |newspaper=Wall Street Journal |date=May 30, 2018 |access-date=February 15, 2019 |via=www.wsj.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190215000509/https://www.wsj.com/articles/klay-thompson-chess-magnus-carlsen-warriors-1527694936 |archive-date=February 15, 2019 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/klay-thompson-chess-andre-iguodala-contract-12954492.php |title=Klay Thompson is so obsessed with chess, he consulted with a Norwegian grandmaster |first1=Katie |last1=Dowd |date=May 30, 2018 |website=SFGate |access-date=February 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190214134446/https://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/klay-thompson-chess-andre-iguodala-contract-12954492.php |archive-date=February 14, 2019 |url-status=live}}

Thompson was in a relationship with American actress Laura Harrier from 2018 to early 2020.{{Cite web |last=Casely-Hayford |first=Alice |title=Laura Harrier talks new show Hollywood, swapping red carpets for Zoom calls & the A-list friends helping her navigate fame |url=https://www.net-a-porter.com/porter/article-9fcb85a5caac7bea/cover-stories/cover-stories |access-date=June 1, 2020 |website=NET-A-PORTER}}{{Cite web |last=Janes |first=DeAnna |date=May 1, 2020 |title=You May Recognize "Hollywood's" Laura Harrier from "One Life to Live" |url=https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a32256951/who-is-laura-harrier-facts/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200502034150/https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a32256951/who-is-laura-harrier-facts/ |archive-date=May 2, 2020 |access-date=May 2, 2020 |website=Oprah Magazine |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last1=Winifred |first1=Dirk |date=December 14, 2019 |title=Everything You Should Know About NBA Star Klay Thompson's Girlfriend Laura Harrier |url=https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/everything-you-should-know-about-nba-star-klay-thompsons-girlfriend-laura-harrier.html/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411031709/https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/everything-you-should-know-about-nba-star-klay-thompsons-girlfriend-laura-harrier.html/ |archive-date=April 11, 2020 |access-date=April 11, 2020 |website=Showbiz Cheat Sheet |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last1=Dowd |first1=Katie |date=December 16, 2019 |title=Laura Harrier had some thoughts on boyfriend Klay Thompson's 'essentials' list |url=https://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/klay-thompson-gq-travel-essentials-list-14910738.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301221454/https://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/klay-thompson-gq-travel-essentials-list-14910738.php |archive-date=March 1, 2020 |access-date=April 11, 2020 |website=SFGate}}{{Cite web |last=Mahjouri |first=Shakiel |date=February 3, 2019 |title=Laura Harrier Denies 'Fake' Engagement News |url=https://etcanada.com/news/414647/laura-harrier-denies-fake-engagement-news/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204025936/https://etcanada.com/news/414647/laura-harrier-denies-fake-engagement-news/ |archive-date=February 4, 2019 |access-date=June 4, 2020 |website=ET Canada}}

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