Four-time NBA champion Klay Thomson plays as a shooting guard for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. Thompson was picked 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors in 2011 and was a crucial part of their four championships. In the 2023/24 season, Thompson averaged 17.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. He shot 43.2% from the field, including 38.7% from deep. The Five-time All-Star guard along with superstar Steph Curry, known as “The Splash Brothers,” holds the record for the most 3-pointers made (678) in a season.
Early in his career, Thompson was one of the best two-way players in the league and was known for his exceptional perimeter defense and lethal shooting. However, two ACL injuries have heavily impacted the player's gameplay, especially on the defensive end.
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.
According to Sportac, Thompson is in his first year of this new three-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks. The 34-year-old star has earned a total amount of $189.5 million in the last five-year contract.
Seasons | Salary |
2024/2025 | $15.87 million |
2025/2026 | $16.66 million |
2026/2027 | $17.46 million |
FAQs
A. Klay Thompson has been an NBA All-Star five times (2015-19).
A. According to Forbes, Klay Thompson inked a 10-year $80 million deal with the Chinese apparel brand Anta.
A. Klay Thompson's parents are Mychal and Julie Thompson. Mychal Thompson is a former NBA player who had a memorable stint at LA Lakers.
A. No, Klay Thompson has not won any regular season MVP title. However, he has been an NBA champion four times.
A. Klay Thompson is a 6 ft 6 in or 198 cm tall.