How Good Was PRIME Klay Thompson?

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  • @adamgeyer1033
    @adamgeyer1033 10 місяців тому +3543

    That dunk against Cleveland in his first game back from injury will always be iconic

  • @bart_fox_hero2863
    @bart_fox_hero2863 10 місяців тому +943

    This dude really is an enigma. I’m glad I got to see him play at oracle during their 73-9 season

    • @derekwatson8211
      @derekwatson8211 10 місяців тому +9

      Me too. Me and my dad got to see them vs the Wizards. Great comeback win

    • @lukamagicc
      @lukamagicc 10 місяців тому +10

      Truly a golden moment. As a bay native despite the “rivalry” I hope the kings get to experience the same. The league has been run by Lakers/Celtics and to see a team who hasn’t won in 40+ years suddenly become a dynasty was peak sports for me growing up. It’s still insane to look back on. Happy to say I got to see them in 2017 before Oracle Arena was no longer a thing.

    • @Kevin-gy9ge
      @Kevin-gy9ge 10 місяців тому +1

      cap, no u didn't

    • @Boooooooooo541
      @Boooooooooo541 10 місяців тому +3

      Unfortunately for me I went to one of their 9 losses vs the Timberwolves 😂 Bad luck.

    • @suzuhuasca
      @suzuhuasca 10 місяців тому +1

      @@Kevin-gy9geit was 2016 dawg, not even a decade ago. anyone older than 16 right now would strongly remember watching the 73-9 warriors.

  • @DimmyM7
    @DimmyM7 10 місяців тому +1349

    Everyone online has been real quick to talk trash about Klay and how’s he’s been playing this season. The guy is still one of my favorite players ever. I truly believe he can turn things around and get back to being a very good player, even if not quite what his peak was.

    • @gabrielriosfernandez2157
      @gabrielriosfernandez2157 10 місяців тому +22

      A bunch of slander man. I hope he doesn’t become the new “lakers westbrook” everyone was talking trash

    • @09lowkey
      @09lowkey 10 місяців тому +14

      Is a natural progression in pro sports, at some point your body just can’t do what it used to, from there it’s a decline, whether steep or gradual, it’s all downhill from there. Doesn’t change what you already accomplished tho.

    • @footballgodismessilouis5889
      @footballgodismessilouis5889 10 місяців тому

      Pretty much of a portion of those online’ people’ are probably androids, just for picking up some kind of agenda, otherwise it hardly explain the timing and pattern conformity they began to appear under some typical post about him or his team

    • @torturedexistence029
      @torturedexistence029 10 місяців тому +12

      Wash is washed. No more turning that back

    • @rikmcdik6662
      @rikmcdik6662 10 місяців тому +20

      He may be approaching the end of his career. But that doesn’t take away from the fact he was the perfect 3 and D player and best teammate any team could ask for during his pre injury career. He could have been a leader on his own team with how good he was.

  • @wonderkorbo
    @wonderkorbo 10 місяців тому +512

    Klay in his Prime could literally determine the outcome of a playoff series (in favor of the warriors). Klay NEEDED to be double teamed!

    • @haerin-happy
      @haerin-happy 10 місяців тому +2

      I miss him..

    • @dr.magneto5341
      @dr.magneto5341 9 місяців тому +3

      Still is nothing changed. Klay resurging

    • @imdez6510
      @imdez6510 8 місяців тому

      @@dr.magneto5341think so?

  • @atatheplaymaker7093
    @atatheplaymaker7093 10 місяців тому +2013

    He was a beast before injuries

    • @lanceZk
      @lanceZk 10 місяців тому +7

      24 likes no comment?let me fix that

    • @onlyinfloridalol530
      @onlyinfloridalol530 10 місяців тому +9

      Before Kyrie cooked him😂

    • @Isaiah2goated
      @Isaiah2goated 10 місяців тому +42

      No, no, don’t even start. he was good last year and was putting up all star reserve ppg

    • @Fieryvortex48
      @Fieryvortex48 10 місяців тому

      @@onlyinfloridalol530 Klay locked Kyrie down the following year. Don't believe me? Check the stats and remove game 4

    • @GroillaMan
      @GroillaMan 10 місяців тому +7

      @@Isaiah2goatedhe completely fell off

  • @thegreatbambi5674
    @thegreatbambi5674 10 місяців тому +45

    I'm almost 36yrs old and have been watching basketball for a good 30+ of those years. But I must say, Klay will always be one of my favorite players to watch, ever. I've never seen anyone who can get on fire like he can. It's literally unguardable and a joy to watch. Enjoyed watching this monster dynasty lineup be assembled and witnessed the NBA change forever. I really hope Klay gets his game back because I don't want his career to be over yet.

  • @macbreezy5292
    @macbreezy5292 10 місяців тому +50

    Klay is the real definition of a SHOOTING GUARD

  • @nopemang4356
    @nopemang4356 10 місяців тому +39

    Watched Klay Thompson drop 41 against the Timberwolves back in 2017. I am so blessed to have witnessed such a classic performance from an all-time player. He had scored so seamlessly that game, I remember it gave me whiplash when I looked up at the scoreboard. Make no mistake, Klay had one of the greatest primes EVER! And it flew under the radar because he played next to Steph Curry. Name another player who suffered TWO career ending injuries and came back to win another title? That determination and tenaciousness is a testament to his spirit! The people will never forget why you're so special! Happy birthday!

    • @MirmoyKikoy
      @MirmoyKikoy 10 місяців тому

      Klay past his prime now and curry

  • @Gorillamon
    @Gorillamon 10 місяців тому +136

    i like shooters. prime klay was my favorite player at the time, beautiful to see

  • @historicalrobloxianproductions
    @historicalrobloxianproductions 10 місяців тому +3914

    Klay in his prime literally saved a team from being eliminated
    edit: is this what it feels like to get likes without begging

    • @Soldier979
      @Soldier979 10 місяців тому +30

      Was it Klay or was it KD choking

    • @giannisdim77
      @giannisdim77 10 місяців тому +231

      @@Soldier979 41 points and 11 3-pointers dude this is all Klay making one of the greatest look like he choked

    • @vulcanraven9701
      @vulcanraven9701 10 місяців тому +29

      He also disappeared in 2015, 2016 & 2022 Finals.

    • @aaronfigueroa22
      @aaronfigueroa22 10 місяців тому +13

      @@Soldier979KD didn’t choke, he was the only one that showed for OKC in game 7

    • @Richxwolf
      @Richxwolf 10 місяців тому +15

      @@vulcanraven9701inna way 2015 n 16 sure but he was a pup. Prime klay in 2018 v rockets n v raptors ( yeah we lost but game 6 klay was doinh work ) he was in his prime prime. Wish he never got hurt

  • @Big_Bad_Brown75
    @Big_Bad_Brown75 10 місяців тому +767

    It's crazy when you realize he was childhood friends with Kevin Love and he beat him in the Finals 3 times

    • @jdapaul1351
      @jdapaul1351 10 місяців тому +45

      And they almost got traded for each other.

    • @adamdavis5383
      @adamdavis5383 10 місяців тому +14

      I mean they had KD twice for those wins

    • @jewelpolancio9887
      @jewelpolancio9887 10 місяців тому +44

      ​@@adamdavis5383 i mean what's the problem of that? cleveland form a superteam with lebron kyrie and love in a very much weak eastern conference while the golden state draft their 3 out of 4 best player which is curry klay and green. you cannot change the fact that that most important players in golden state is drafted by their own team. while cleveland forming a superteam out of nowhere and nobody talks about that?

    • @Big_Bad_Brown75
      @Big_Bad_Brown75 10 місяців тому +11

      @adamdavis5383 Those rings still count and Cleavland had a Super team too. Lebron James, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love, Jr Smith, Iman Shumpert. Seems like a super team to me.

    • @ThatHavardStudent
      @ThatHavardStudent 10 місяців тому

      ​@@Big_Bad_Brown75nigga said iman and Jr ☠️

  • @guyschill2059
    @guyschill2059 10 місяців тому +289

    Klay might be the best scorer when he gets hot, never seen someone get in a zone quite like him

    • @vulcanraven9701
      @vulcanraven9701 10 місяців тому +2

      And when he gets cold?

    • @denzel8827
      @denzel8827 10 місяців тому +30

      @@vulcanraven9701worst player of all time when he’s cold but he can be the best player of all time when he’s hot

    • @thebuilder2018
      @thebuilder2018 10 місяців тому

      silence child

    • @DavidGravesExists
      @DavidGravesExists 10 місяців тому +9

      Which is why people need STFU about him being finished. Dude may not be able to defend like he used to, but he can still catch and shoot. He's not had great shooting this season, but there's no telling. He might come off the bench and hit 6 straight 3s... or miss 6 straight 3s. Maybe he's not a starter anymore, but he can still be an exciting role player for another few seasons.

    • @rc2788
      @rc2788 10 місяців тому

      @@DavidGravesExists How about you STFU? Every shooter can still shoot and make buckets here and there, but it's about efficiency in which you just stated he's not doing well this season... Klay can make 5 three pointers in a game, but if he's shooting 5/15 than he's hurting his team more than helping. Casual scrub.

  • @TopDrifter203
    @TopDrifter203 10 місяців тому +453

    Klay was a beast and killer in his prime he was definitely a top 15 player before he got hurt 🔥

    • @donsantos8798
      @donsantos8798 10 місяців тому +3

      Lmao 😂😂
      You must be a casual

    • @vulcanraven9701
      @vulcanraven9701 10 місяців тому +14

      ​@@donsantos8798i agree. A lot of ppl remember his highs but damn he had some really awful lows. He literally lived and died by the 3

    • @davidchen2866
      @davidchen2866 10 місяців тому +12

      Top 15 is a bit much. Top 30/35 is more reasonable

    • @TopDrifter203
      @TopDrifter203 10 місяців тому +1

      nah

    • @Verdaddd
      @Verdaddd 10 місяців тому +7

      @@donsantos8798top 15 in the league during his prime? He absolutely is.

  • @fazed657
    @fazed657 10 місяців тому +63

    Wow. Lifetime Dubs fan here. But looking at the clips of Klay and Dray dunking a decade ago. Athletically it honestly is night and day. They still have the smarts, the fundamentals, and occasional shooting touch. But time comes for us all. It really does make sense why we're struggling right now and it's really sad.

  • @paddle_my_mad_laddle
    @paddle_my_mad_laddle 10 місяців тому +446

    This video hits different given his numbers this season

    • @actuallymario7676
      @actuallymario7676 10 місяців тому +15

      He is absolutely a rookie leader now. Next phase of his career

    • @AznBurk
      @AznBurk 10 місяців тому +32

      after seeing his interview after getting left out of the closing lineup killed me

    • @holdmyweight3597
      @holdmyweight3597 10 місяців тому +7

      Sorry but he’s washed

    • @pepperypeppers2755
      @pepperypeppers2755 10 місяців тому +9

      This video came out yesterday in response to his numbers this season. WTF do you mean hits different?

    • @MontaAnd1
      @MontaAnd1 10 місяців тому

      @@holdmyweight3597 he's averaging 2 less ppg than his careers on 42%/37%... good enough for 3rd option but gotta get that fg% up

  • @CarJaco
    @CarJaco 10 місяців тому +28

    Prime Klay was something special! One of the best shooters ever! And that defense was underrated

    • @exa0247
      @exa0247 10 місяців тому +1

      2nd best shooter ever*

    • @TheGrimConspiracy
      @TheGrimConspiracy 10 місяців тому +1

      Klay literally led the entire 2016 playoffs in " Total Points" as a 2nd option 😂
      Dude literally outscored LeBron, who's the #1 scoring option in playoffs 😂. Don't forget

  • @lazarrakocevic5527
    @lazarrakocevic5527 10 місяців тому +643

    Best catch and shoot player ever

  • @matiaspereira5772
    @matiaspereira5772 10 місяців тому +129

    Is a miracle he's still playing, that dunk in his return is sick 😂

    • @NorNor-bb6dn
      @NorNor-bb6dn 10 місяців тому +2

      He probably feels sick to be in Curry's shadow til now.
      He's starting to turn salty like Pippen turned on MJ lmao
      He wants to be respected by fans but he forgot that respect is earned not given
      He's been in his feeling for months now after getting benched from time to time by Kerr

    • @nicholasking1018
      @nicholasking1018 10 місяців тому +12

      What are you even talking about? He’s always been 2nd to Steph and also he respects Steph. He isn’t jealous of him.

    • @shanresedG
      @shanresedG 10 місяців тому

      the only thing he wants is to shoot and win,, failure to makes it the basket frustrates him

    • @markjoshuadollete8252
      @markjoshuadollete8252 10 місяців тому

      @@nicholasking1018 he even wanted to downgrade his role to be a warrior til retirement

  • @t3productions591
    @t3productions591 10 місяців тому +306

    He's gonna turn it around. He's gonna win another ring before he's done. We still believe in Klay Fuckin Thompson.

    • @donsantos8798
      @donsantos8798 10 місяців тому +13

      Nope

    • @thebuilder2018
      @thebuilder2018 10 місяців тому

      no he will tear another acl

    • @MrOctober44
      @MrOctober44 10 місяців тому +4

      Fantasy land.

    • @jjsjrs997
      @jjsjrs997 10 місяців тому +3

      Can't count out the warriors if Curry is still playing. I do believe Klay will win another

    • @slapjacks8136
      @slapjacks8136 10 місяців тому

      Klay Fuckme* Thompson

  • @jackobradovitz
    @jackobradovitz 10 місяців тому +24

    Can’t believe I’m seeing a video about the “prime” of klay. Our fav players getting old man

  • @09lowkey
    @09lowkey 10 місяців тому +13

    I remember that dunk his first game back. Never was a GSW fan but as a basketball fan, I felt that.

  • @badjeng
    @badjeng 10 місяців тому +84

    One correction to this video. The Spurs didn't win the title when they matched the Warriors on semi-finals at 2013. The Heat were the eventual champion that year.

    • @mannyboy922010
      @mannyboy922010 10 місяців тому +13

      Beat me to it. Minor incorrect detail yet somewhat annoying to the hard core hoopheads.

    • @KINGKAYLEB-vq2tb
      @KINGKAYLEB-vq2tb 10 місяців тому +1

      @@mannyboy922010fr lookin for this comment

  • @RobCortez0416
    @RobCortez0416 10 місяців тому +7

    Klay is probably the most underrated player in league history.
    Fort my money, the dude is the second best 3 point shooter of all time behind Curry. And he was an amazing defender.
    The media downplays him, seemingly to help Curry's legacy. When my Rockets would battle them, Klay was the guy that killed us.

  • @jan279
    @jan279 10 місяців тому +5

    In my near 2 decades of following the NBA, I honestly haven’t seen anybody get hot from 3 like Klay, the man makes NBA range 3-pointers look like Pop-A-Shot when he’s in his element.

  • @Yetr
    @Yetr 10 місяців тому +7

    Watching this video reminds me of how incredible Klay was and how much I miss seeing him dominate on the court. Can't wait for his return and hope he regains his previous form.

    • @TheGrimConspiracy
      @TheGrimConspiracy 10 місяців тому

      Klay literally led the entire 2016 playoffs in " Total Points" as a 2nd option 😂
      Dude literally outscored LeBron, who's the #1 scoring option in playoffs 😂. Don't forget

  • @jacobmiller7684
    @jacobmiller7684 10 місяців тому +9

    2017 warriors were the best team ever but that 2022 run was absolutely special.

  • @GriffenBeatty
    @GriffenBeatty 10 місяців тому +10

    I will never understand how he wasn’t included in the top 75 players of all time. Bro was a two-way monster in his prime.

  • @DerpPigeon
    @DerpPigeon 8 місяців тому +3

    Klay has been my favorite player ever since 2013 and I am glad someone is showing some respect to Klay after all the disrespect he gets now

  •  10 місяців тому +5

    He's the ultimate role player. He never really expand his game like a real star. He was the right player in the right time and context. It is what it is

  • @frosty42255
    @frosty42255 10 місяців тому +7

    This man Klay Thompson is a legend. No matter how it goes down

  • @nikgatmaytan
    @nikgatmaytan 10 місяців тому +4

    Hope Klay sees this and hopefully gets his confidence back. He might have to change his game a little bit now cause of the injuries but I know he’ll bounce back. I just hope he bounces back sooner than later. Keep your head up Klay.

  • @edwardkimakaballislifekim_578
    @edwardkimakaballislifekim_578 10 місяців тому +38

    Miss prime klay

  • @Tai-y1d
    @Tai-y1d 10 місяців тому +75

    best 3 and D at his position of all time.

    • @onyxblack1167
      @onyxblack1167 10 місяців тому +1

      Mj and Kobe.

    • @Tai-y1d
      @Tai-y1d 10 місяців тому

      @@onyxblack1167 But they aren't better than Klay at third point shooting but I get what you mean. The most underrated part about klay is that he doesn't need the ball, so that makes such a good piece for any championship team.

    • @thund3r682
      @thund3r682 10 місяців тому +14

      @@onyxblack1167What? MJ and Kobe aren’t 3&D they dribbled the air out the ball and was head of the offense. Klay doesn’t really need to have the ball to score.

    • @stevefan915
      @stevefan915 10 місяців тому +1

      take away "at his position"

    • @Tai-y1d
      @Tai-y1d 10 місяців тому +1

      @@stevefan915 Thinking about it now, klay is the best 3 and D at all time no matter whats his position just because he guarded the enemy best player every night at his prime and is one of the best third point shooter ever.

  • @PlayfulPinoyGamer
    @PlayfulPinoyGamer 10 місяців тому +4

    I still remember Klay still shot the freethrows in the finals despite hurting his ankle so much. Guy don't deserve a boo. But the fans did that to Thompson. Without Thompson GSW would not win any titles...
    That's absolutely I believe. Prime Klay can help other teams to win Championship.
    I'm still hurt how easily the people forget I'm not even a GSW fan.

  • @jakelogan4266
    @jakelogan4266 10 місяців тому +5

    Klay in his prime was one of the most entertaining and clutch player of all time

    • @TheGrimConspiracy
      @TheGrimConspiracy 10 місяців тому

      Klay literally led the entire 2016 playoffs in " Total Points" as a 2nd option 😂
      Dude literally outscored LeBron, who's the #1 scoring option in playoffs 😂. Don't forget

  • @toonteeth6861
    @toonteeth6861 10 місяців тому +63

    People forget how good he was

    • @jaceking5938
      @jaceking5938 10 місяців тому +2

      Bro his prime was like 5 years ago who is forgetting??

    • @Ed.232
      @Ed.232 10 місяців тому +1

      people that watch basketball would never forget klay and the warriors that was stupid for you to say

    • @TheGrimConspiracy
      @TheGrimConspiracy 10 місяців тому +1

      Klay literally led the entire 2016 playoffs in " Total Points" as a 2nd option 😂
      Dude literally outscored LeBron, who's the #1 scoring option in playoffs 😂. Don't forget

    • @HOOPEREDlTS
      @HOOPEREDlTS 4 місяці тому

      Ikr they hate on him for his bad performances but he definitely has a HOF career

  • @mitchp0p524
    @mitchp0p524 10 місяців тому +30

    People need to remember he was the consensus second best SG behind harden

    • @WhiteVipor
      @WhiteVipor 10 місяців тому +5

      Harden can’t play defense though

    • @Christopher._M
      @Christopher._M 10 місяців тому

      I remember him being considered the best two way SG but Im not quite sure if he was the consensus 2nd best SG.
      Kyrie was in the conversation.

    • @jantaramiyongsuntriyapas2570
      @jantaramiyongsuntriyapas2570 10 місяців тому

      Being behind Harden (a 4-time top-2 MVP), is actually still a great feat.

    • @mitchp0p524
      @mitchp0p524 10 місяців тому

      @@Christopher._M I'm Talking 2014-2018 it was slipping from him and then he got the double injury

    • @Christopher._M
      @Christopher._M 10 місяців тому

      @@mitchp0p524 Kyrie was in that conversation during that time.

  • @JackElias-REIT-Investing
    @JackElias-REIT-Investing 10 місяців тому +2

    I was at the game where he hit 14 3's against the Bulls. It got to the point where everybody in the arena was rooting for Klay, even me one of the biggest Bulls fans out there. Never seen a performance like that live.

  • @iwannatalktosampson5852
    @iwannatalktosampson5852 10 місяців тому +5

    Definitely was one of the best 3 & d wings In the league at his peak . Would of been cool if we ever got to see him as a #1

  • @kemarbrown9448
    @kemarbrown9448 10 місяців тому +10

    He was the best 2way olayer between 2016- 2019..a definite legend of the game

    • @kennn30
      @kennn30 10 місяців тому +2

      Kawhi Leonard

    • @unknownrage7691
      @unknownrage7691 10 місяців тому +1

      No he wasn’t

    • @kemarbrown9448
      @kemarbrown9448 10 місяців тому

      He was top 3..Kawhi wasn't locking down the opposing player on one end while dropping 60 on the other

    • @kennn30
      @kennn30 10 місяців тому

      @@kemarbrown9448 Bro what are you saying, Klay isn't consistently dropping 60, that's one game. Kawhi was and is consistently the better scorer 🤦

    • @kemarbrown9448
      @kemarbrown9448 10 місяців тому

      @@kennn30 I won't say between 16-19 Kawhi was hardly present during that period. Klay got robbed not being in that defensive team in 18' ....and I didn't say he consistently dropped 60, but rarely anyone has ever had the capability of doing it once...man has done it twice

  • @lunarleaf
    @lunarleaf 10 місяців тому +40

    i needed to see this after that 2-13 hawks game

    • @iBladeSwifx
      @iBladeSwifx 10 місяців тому +1

      and 4-19 overall

    • @rationalcommentor
      @rationalcommentor 10 місяців тому +1

      I mean hey, he can come back

    • @kennn30
      @kennn30 10 місяців тому

      ​@@rationalcommentorNo he can't, he's older and had two severe injuries keeping him out for seasons. He's not even 80% of what he was

  • @nenegortat5106
    @nenegortat5106 10 місяців тому +3

    I’m not a Warriors fan so I don’t really watch Klay. But this video reminded me how elite of a second option he was to have

  • @HerbieSimsSports
    @HerbieSimsSports 10 місяців тому +8

    prime klay struck fear into the heart of the other team every time his shot went up

  • @Miles_305
    @Miles_305 10 місяців тому +11

    Prime Klay is probabaly the best 3 and D guy ever....and now he's cooked. BUT, man what a run. Incredible.

  • @Denise_Cocoa
    @Denise_Cocoa 10 місяців тому +15

    Thank you for making this video at a time where the world is doubting him and I’m positive he’s doubting himself and his confidence seems low.

  • @heypero
    @heypero 10 місяців тому +2

    The splash brothers, I will always remember him like that. Klay and Steff were unstoppable!

  • @intravenousradio
    @intravenousradio 8 місяців тому +2

    its april 2024 and klay is playing really well. he has to work a lot harder to get out of slumps at his age and after two devastating injuries but he's still an amazing player - one of my favorite of all time.

  • @eduardoreyes2128
    @eduardoreyes2128 10 місяців тому +13

    Just looking at this video, you can see just how different his form is to how it is now. he can't get his legs under him anymore and there are some games where they're really really bad - to the point that his form completely changes because his arms over compensate.
    Klay WAS a traditional jumpshooter, and an occasional set shooter. being forced to flip that because of injuries and not having enough leg strength when having to switch back to the occasional jumpshot killed his percentages.
    Surprisingly, last year was his "best year" after a horrendous start. That means Klay can still be Klay in solid stretches but he can only go as far as his legs can take him. if his legs are, simply put, SHOT, then he has to rework his jumper from the ground up (which I doubt he will given his pride on his jumper). if he keeps trying to shoot this way with bad legs, they're just gonna be flat no matter how much backspin he puts on the ball.

  • @noahx.classic
    @noahx.classic 10 місяців тому +1

    Was always such a consistent player. Solid on defense, showed up for the whole season, hit his shots. The year before his injury he was lacing 3's at 44%. I'm glad he bounced back and got a chip. That shit ain't easy.

  • @ImBoyee
    @ImBoyee 10 місяців тому +5

    Thank for uploading this. Hate seeing all the shit he’s been getting for the past couple months

  • @keepitreal6912
    @keepitreal6912 8 місяців тому +1

    The way he landed on that first dunk against Cleveland his first game back gave me a heart attack

  • @hlb_thegoat272
    @hlb_thegoat272 10 місяців тому +14

    prime klay was special

  • @jomartorres9308
    @jomartorres9308 8 місяців тому +2

    klay thompson game is one of my favourites simple but deadly

  • @Fiction2K24
    @Fiction2K24 10 місяців тому +7

    This hits hard man. Prime Klay was a monster of his own when he enters Heat Check Mode. Sad seeing him struggle this season but I don't blame him, the guy had 2 major injuries but still came back to play, you gotta respect that

    • @deathtopia-virtuososuicide8505
      @deathtopia-virtuososuicide8505 10 місяців тому

      acl and what the other

    • @Fiction2K24
      @Fiction2K24 10 місяців тому

      ​@@deathtopia-virtuososuicide8505ACL and Achilles

    • @marc2465
      @marc2465 10 місяців тому

      ​@@deathtopia-virtuososuicide8505achilles, 2 worst injuries a bball player can have

    • @deathtopia-virtuososuicide8505
      @deathtopia-virtuososuicide8505 10 місяців тому

      @@marc2465 lol thought both were the same thing

    • @marc2465
      @marc2465 10 місяців тому

      @@deathtopia-virtuososuicide8505 acl is in the knees while achilles is in the heel part. But achilles is much devastating

  • @Qpxy7
    @Qpxy7 8 місяців тому +1

    Prime Klay was insane. Prime Klay could literally fit on any of the 30 NBA Teams because he could shoot the shit out of the ball and also play fantastic defense. His defense got compromised after the 2 horrible injuries and his shot selection got worse because the 2 seasons he was out he developed a solid handle. Klay developing a handle ended doing more damage because he would now start taking impossible degree of difficulty shots with 20 seconds left on the shot clock. He’s still a solid player.

  • @dealpha3698
    @dealpha3698 10 місяців тому +4

    60 points, 14 threes, 11 dribbles in just 27 mins while setting the whole 4th quarter that is how good prime Klay is.

  • @jpete3027666
    @jpete3027666 7 місяців тому

    Prime Klay was something else and he was so clutch. I remember that game 6 against OKC when the rest of the team especially Steph was off and Klay single-handedly saved their ass. That was one of the best playoff performances I’ve ever seen.

  • @marvintulad3822
    @marvintulad3822 10 місяців тому +2

    No matter what happened I’m still a Klay Thompson Fan and always love his Game I always collect His Jerseys and Shoes ❤️🔥

  • @JordanVerbeek-d2i
    @JordanVerbeek-d2i 10 місяців тому

    Klay is my player when I think of the Warriors dynasty because I suffered a serious nerve injury around the same time as Klay went down in 2019. Klay's recovery was really motivating for me at a time when taking a step meant every muscle burned and walking over a short distance seemed like a marathon. My full recovery coincided with his return game, so I was hyped when Klay became another motivator to the Warriors on their way to getting the sweetest of rings.

  • @tylerjapal5607
    @tylerjapal5607 10 місяців тому +33

    Make Klay great again

  • @DDavidDVD
    @DDavidDVD 10 місяців тому +1

    There should be a thing for athletes who’ve unlocked legend status, to never be called washed, and that, is Klay

  • @Richxwolf
    @Richxwolf 10 місяців тому +9

    Klay was him bruh. If Clay never got hurt, even after Kevin Durant left, the Warriors are still the problem till this day. Healthy Prime Steph and Klay 😭😭

    • @TheGrimConspiracy
      @TheGrimConspiracy 10 місяців тому

      Klay literally led the entire 2016 playoffs in " Total Points" as a 2nd option 😂
      Dude literally outscored LeBron, who's the #1 scoring option in playoffs 😂. Don't forget

    • @Runitup2k
      @Runitup2k 10 місяців тому

      @@TheGrimConspiracydon’t forget the 3-1 lead you guys dropped to Lebron still the greatest finals comeback in history

  • @Ben-zr4ho
    @Ben-zr4ho 4 місяці тому

    Teams have run lineups like that before but the fact that they were able to be a top tier defensive team with small ball and Draymond at the 5 is a real testament to Kerrs coaching and defensive ideas and the players skill set.

  • @IXCANADATV
    @IXCANADATV 10 місяців тому +3

    Kinda miss those days of the NBA like around 2010 to 2019 best years for the NBA in my opinion of this generation

  • @panohot595
    @panohot595 10 місяців тому +1

    Klay's record will forever mark in NBA HISTORY. It will take time to surpass his record in shooting.

  • @Alxhapo
    @Alxhapo 10 місяців тому +6

    Kay used to be RAW as a kid from Oakland he had defence IQ and shot

  • @sandyscheeks9624
    @sandyscheeks9624 10 місяців тому +1

    Klay is one of my favorite players of all time and I love him so much.. It's very tough to see the massive hate that he is getting and all the Warrior "fans" switch up like this..
    He is the second best shooter of all time and I hope he ends up being a Warrior for life. I really don't want him to get traded, I believe that he'll pick it up and be more efficient and play great again.

  • @ItsLynxbro
    @ItsLynxbro 10 місяців тому +6

    great video man prime klay is good

  • @tonykaye969
    @tonykaye969 10 місяців тому +1

    You got to do a video on how important Sean Livingston was to the Warriors! I remember multiple times when Steph and Klay were having a tough time getting hot Livingston would come off the bench catching fire and getting everyone inspired! I miss him bruh he was major to GSW and underrated too!

  • @ssinisters
    @ssinisters 10 місяців тому +17

    only one all defensive team is insane

    • @unknownrage7691
      @unknownrage7691 10 місяців тому

      He wasn’t a lockdown defender 😂

    • @HOOPEREDlTS
      @HOOPEREDlTS 4 місяці тому

      Bro he wasn’t Wemby, Ben Wallace, Rudy gobert

  • @christophertifre2018
    @christophertifre2018 10 місяців тому +8

    Thrived in perfect system. Still serviceable

  • @WhiteVipor
    @WhiteVipor 10 місяців тому +2

    Klay was my top pick out of any player past or present when he’s hot. With great defense too

  • @leo21211
    @leo21211 10 місяців тому +13

    It's wild to use past tense when talking about how great Klay IS!

  • @IRoYaILTY
    @IRoYaILTY 10 місяців тому +2

    I’m glad you brought up the fact that the warriors were terrible before Klay showed up. The younger generation has grown tired of seeing the warriors success but fail to realize the pain and suffering their fan base went through for years leading up to the dynasty. Always stayed loyal and would sell out oracle even when they were bad. Very deserving fan base imo

    • @twanmarley510
      @twanmarley510 10 місяців тому

      Thanks you. We went through a lot with trading our best players all the time as if we were a G-league team before there was the G-league.

  • @elrio404
    @elrio404 10 місяців тому +8

    having klay curry together for 3pts was such blessing their best warriors squad with kd could've dominated for far longer

  • @abuibbi794
    @abuibbi794 10 місяців тому +1

    Dropping tears watching these memories

  • @raynathanielcaparas8064
    @raynathanielcaparas8064 10 місяців тому +3

    one of the best snipers we've seen

  • @jirehearlparrocho2150
    @jirehearlparrocho2150 10 місяців тому +1

    Catch this..
    I need a Klay Documentary. GSW must win this year's Chip. Regardless of his situation whether he stays or goes, he'll forever be a Warriors Legend and a docu cementing his alter-egos, mythical impact, and ever-amusing personality will be fitting. A championship will definitely make it sweeter.

  • @BeightBTW
    @BeightBTW 10 місяців тому +2

    hey been watching ur videos for years just wanted to say keep up the banger videos❤

  • @ninjacow
    @ninjacow 10 місяців тому

    Brooo you left out the towel pic? That moment was ICONIC.
    Great video btw.

  • @Alternative-r2r
    @Alternative-r2r 10 місяців тому +7

    I was just binge-watching your videos & I just saw that you uploaded and I wanted to say hi.

  • @McLovin25165
    @McLovin25165 10 місяців тому +1

    2:03 , rare footage of kawhis genuine smile lol

  • @sujudolls
    @sujudolls 10 місяців тому +5

    I love you Klay.

  • @helenponferrada9048
    @helenponferrada9048 6 місяців тому +1

    I hope warriors won’t forget what klay does to the team how many times he saved the team when everybody is down. We want him to STAY❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Michiiigring
    @Michiiigring 8 місяців тому +9

    Watching this after klay just had 32 minutes of cardio is different

  • @LETSROCKTA
    @LETSROCKTA 10 місяців тому +1

    Klay deserves nothing short of a statue.
    I am so happy I got to witness his prime along with Steph's.
    Hail to the splash bros!

  • @madingthree
    @madingthree 8 місяців тому +52

    Yeaa... we all know why we came back here

  • @JM-nu2jg
    @JM-nu2jg 10 місяців тому

    Prime Klay was PROBABLY the best 3 and D player to ever exist, and one of the best 2-way players to ever play the game. Near 50-40-90 club all the time and averaging less than 2 seconds with the ball per possession is insanity.

  • @obitosleftnut
    @obitosleftnut 10 місяців тому +8

    It's just sad to see what's happening to him, man. But this season it's just painful to watch him.

    • @Dirtyiskale
      @Dirtyiskale 10 місяців тому +4

      He will figure it out, I think he'll be back soon. Hopefully the they don't trade him as a warriors fan I'd be pissed

    • @footballgodismessilouis5889
      @footballgodismessilouis5889 10 місяців тому

      He is passing through a post-trauma mental reconstructive period, it got a little harsh with the down performance of the whole team through the first half of this season, he will be ok

  • @Antonio_Luna1899
    @Antonio_Luna1899 10 місяців тому +1

    I really feel bad for Klay at the moment, I know he deserves this greatness.

  • @henrystreet6152
    @henrystreet6152 7 місяців тому +3

    Him not being top 75 all time when they assembled all the players was criminal. At the time of that ceremony, Klay was definitely greater than Damian Lillard (and still is) and Anthony Davis.

  • @tweakingout4L
    @tweakingout4L 10 місяців тому

    watch game 6 against okc. warriors really slowly assembled one of the most revolutionary offenses we'll ever see and during such a good time. 2016-2019 warriors were going crazyy. moment in time. glad we could witness

  • @TheLittleLife
    @TheLittleLife 10 місяців тому +6

    I hope he gets it together

  • @hectorc5990
    @hectorc5990 3 місяці тому

    Man we had it so good in the 2010s. 2010s basketball was a crazy era.

  • @vulcanraven9701
    @vulcanraven9701 10 місяців тому +3

    Klay has always been a very streaky player. He'd average roughly 20ppg in his career, but he'd often have extremely cold nights followed by extremely hot nights.
    A lot of people remember his single game records and Game6 vs OKC but people also remember his bad finals performances, which he had surprisingly a lot of those.

    • @alexanderminuzzo4839
      @alexanderminuzzo4839 10 місяців тому +1

      The benefit of playing with a top 10 all timer to carry you when you're chucking shots. Nobody talks about how often he underperformed because Steph was always there to be the actual reason the Warriors won. Then Klay gets hot for literally one game and his fans can blurt out 37 in a quarter in perpetuity.
      They say "He can give you 37 in a quarter" and they say it like he can actually do it anytime. But he can't. He can't do it every second game, every ten games, every hundred games. It happened one time.

    • @vulcanraven9701
      @vulcanraven9701 10 місяців тому +1

      @@alexanderminuzzo4839 Exactly. Meanwhile, Klay was terrible in every finals he played in minus the ones KD was in. As a 2nd option, klay failed. So Green, Wiggins, Iggy, and KD filled that void & played well alongside Steph.

  • @jawsbean6
    @jawsbean6 8 місяців тому +1

    small error: the year where the warriors lost against the spurs was 2013, but the spurs had their only finals loss that year, where it was mentioned they won the championship. they won in 2014, and not the year before.

  • @PradaRed
    @PradaRed 8 місяців тому +5

    Who’s here after he went 0-10 against Sacramento in the play-in 😭

  • @okkinsama2930
    @okkinsama2930 10 місяців тому +4

    Klay in his age right now should still be in his prime.. I can't say its because of his injuries, because his not the athletic type that can affect him too much his a shooting star.. i guess the real factor was the game was progressing rapidly.. anyone now can almost shoot the ball like they did and the teams have also adjusted to the way gsw plays.. they're like an open book now that's why it's affecting his performance.

    • @kalenmarshall8692
      @kalenmarshall8692 10 місяців тому

      this is simply just not true. players have become better shooter but at the same time we can't just gloss over that complete lie you just told. he had two of the worst injuries you can have as a player, we see all the time that no one quite recovers the same after that. plenty of examples kobe, d rose, greg oden, etc... list goes on

    • @okkinsama2930
      @okkinsama2930 10 місяців тому

      @@kalenmarshall8692 i agree that he had the worst injuries sir, but kobe can still shoot. That's why I'm telling sir, kobe lost his athleticism because of injury but still had the ability to score. Klay is not as athletic as kobe he is purely a one or two dribble sharp shooter more likely to catch and shoot type of player, one thing affected klay because of injuries is his defense.. because klay may not be as athletic as kobe but his defense is superb in his early years.. and because of that he became one of the missing link in their defense that's why kerr had to bench him and he lost his confidence affecting his shooting skills.

  • @guyatplaces9968
    @guyatplaces9968 11 днів тому

    Prime klay was awesome, he was on fire during that raptors finals before he got injured. Bros efficiency was insane!

  • @MrTimLee84
    @MrTimLee84 10 місяців тому +18

    "Nuclear Klay" is the best player in NBA history. Not joking

    • @ubereats3047
      @ubereats3047 10 місяців тому

      Casual ass take

    • @MrTimLee84
      @MrTimLee84 10 місяців тому

      @@ubereats3047 your opinion

    • @ubereats3047
      @ubereats3047 10 місяців тому

      @@MrTimLee84 It’s casual to say you’d take Klay at his best over anyone. I’d take the worst version of MJ on the Bulls over Klay at his best. Rookie Lebron cooks “Nuclear Klay”. Even rookie Luka cooks him

    • @footyroll8678
      @footyroll8678 10 місяців тому

      lol when klay goes nuclear who is better than him? dude litteraly cannot miss shots no matter wat u do. how is any player better than him. catch the ball shoot score simple. there is absolutely nothing u can do@@ubereats3047

    • @footyroll8678
      @footyroll8678 10 місяців тому

      also other players miss. bron luka jordan they miss. klay dont
      @@ubereats3047