Born on February 8, 1990, in Los Angeles, California, Klay Thompson is an American professional basketball player who plays as a shooting Guard for the Golden State Warriors and has completed ten seasons in the NBA. He attended Washington State University and played college basketball for three seasons before declaring for the NBA draft. The Warriors selected Thompson in the first round of the 2011 NBA draft and has since become one of the most prolific shooters known for his scoring ability, defense, and clutch performances in important games.
He has also been a five-time NBA All-Star and a two-time All-NBA third-team honoree. He was named to the Rookie First Team in 2012 and the Defensive Second Team in 2019. He holds the record for most three-pointers made in a single game with 14. He and his colleague Stephen Curry are collectively known as "The Splash Brothers."
Klay Thompson's Current Contract
In the 2024 off-season, Klay Thompson signed a three-year contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks worth $50 million. The extension begins with the 2024-25 NBA season and will run through the 2026-27 season. Drafted with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2011 NBA draft, Klay Thompson is considered one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.
Klay Thompson Salary
Klay Thompson is set to earn $15.87 million for the 2024/25 season. Klay Thompson is in his first year of the new 3-year, $50 million contract that he signed with the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 off-season.
| Seasons | Salary |
| 2024/2025 | $15.87 million |
| 2025/2026 | $16.66 million |
| 2026/2027 | $17.46 million |
Klay Thompson's Career Earnings
In his hall-of-fame caliber 13-year career, Klay Thompson has earned approx. $266 million, up until the end of the 2023-24 season.
Klay Thompson's Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Klay Thompson has an estimated net worth of approximately $70, as of October 2024. Forbes revealed last year that he also earned $17 million through endorsements which include Activision Blizzard, Anta Sports Products, Bevel, Fanatics, Hasbro, Kaiser Permanente, Mercedes-Benz, Tissot, and Waiakea Water.
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FAQs
A. Klay Thompson is reported as being 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters) tall.
A. Klay Thompson plays the position of Shooting Guard and has won four NBA championships as well as has been named five times NBA All-Star.
A. Yes, Klay Thompson has won four NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors, in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022.
A. Yes. Klay Thompson is playing for the Dallas Mavericks, as of October 2024.
A. Klay Thompson is rated 81 overall in NBA 2k25.
