Klay Thompson Age, Biography, Net Worth, Personal Life And More

Klay Thompson Age, Biography, Net Worth, Personal Life And More

Klay Alexander Thompson, is a professional basketball player. He plays in the National Basketball Association (N.B.A.) for the ‘Golden State Warriors.’ Klay, a skilled shooting guard, contributes to his team's high shooting accuracy alongside his colleague, Steph Curry, known as "The Splash Brothers."

Klay Thompson Personal Life
Klay Thompson comes from a sporting family. Julie and Mychal Thompson are his parents. His father was the Portland Trail Blazers' first-round pick in the 1978 NBA Draft, and he played 12 seasons in the league, winning two NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. His mother was a volleyball player at the University of San Francisco. His parents, along with his two brothers, raised him. Mychel, the older brother, appeared in five games for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2011-12 and spent four seasons (2013-14 through 2016-17) with the Santa Cruz Warriors, Golden State's NBA G League affiliate. Trayce, his younger brother, was drafted in the second round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft by the Chicago White Sox and has since played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, and Cleveland Indians.
Since 2019, Klay has been in a relationship with Laura Harrier, a 33-year-old American actress and model. They've been spotted together several times. They both want to keep their relationship private and out of the spotlight.

Klay Thompson Early Life
Klay Thompson was born in Los Angeles, California, United States on February 8, 1990. At a young age of two his family moved to Lake Oswego, Oregon. He met future NBA player Kevin Love there and played Little League with him as friends and teammates. When Thompson was 14, his family moved to Ladera Ranch, California. In 2008, he graduated from Rancho Santa Margarita's Santa Margarita School.Thompson was a standout player for Orange County, earning All-Area Second and Third Team honors in his junior year. He contributed to SMCHS's 30-5 record and Division III State Championship, including a record-breaking seven 3-pointers. Thompson attended Washington State University, where he was a leading scorer with an average of 12.5 points per game. He averaged 19.6 points per game in his sophomore season and was named All-Pac-10's First Team.

Klay Thompson Career
Klay Thompson was selected as the 11th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. He quickly became a starter for the Bucks before the 2012 trade deadline and earned a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team. Thompson's skills as a shooter and defender led to him being named to both an All-NBA Team and an NBA All-Star Team during the 2014–2015 season. He and Steph Curry formed a strong backcourt chemistry, helping the Warriors win their first title in over 40 years. In the 2015 NBA Finals, Klay averaged 15.8 points per game and provided outstanding defense. However, he injured his ACL during the 2019 NBA finals and damaged his Achilles tendon before the 2020-2021 season. Despite these setbacks, Thompson has since returned to the court and is gradually improving his shooting and defensive abilities.

Klay Thompson Achievement

• 4× NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022)

• 5× NBA All-Star (2015–2019)

• 2× All-NBA Third Team (2015, 2016)

• NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2019)

• NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2016)

• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2012)

• 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (2010, 2011)

Klay Thompson  Net Worth
Klay Thompson was ranked the 22nd highest-paid athlete in the world in 2022, with $55 million in earnings. His estimated net worth is $70 million. Thompson's earnings come from NBA pay, endorsements, and his role in the Space Jam film. He also earned $17 million through various companies like Activision Blizzard, Anta Sports Products, Bevel, Fanatics, Hasbro, Kaiser Permanente, Mercedes-Benz, Tissot, and Waiakea Water.