Skip to main content

Klay Thompson Ascends NBA's All-Time Scoring Chart In Warriors' Clash With Kings

Photo: Instagram/Klay Thompson

In a thrilling matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night, Klay Thompson etched his name in NBA history by climbing the all-time scoring ladder.

Starting the evening with 14,396 career points, Thompson surpassed Jojo White's 14,399, securing the 172nd spot on the prestigious list. The next milestone on his ascent is Nate Thurmond at 14,437 points.

Thompson, the 11th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft from Washington State, showcased his consistent brilliance, averaging 15.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.

Photo: Instagram/Klay Thompson

Despite a 40.2% field goal and 36.7% three-point shooting, the Warriors currently stand at 8-9, holding the tenth seed in the Western Conference.

In their most recent victory against the San Antonio Spurs (118-112), Thompson contributed 15 points, three rebounds, six assists, and a steal in 29 minutes. 


The Warriors now gear up to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday at the Chase Center in San Francisco.


Having spent his entire career with the Golden State Warriors, Thompson boasts career averages of 19.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, with an impressive shooting record of 45.4% from the field and 41.5% from beyond the arc over 732 regular season games and 158 playoff appearances.

Read Next: Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban To Sell Majority Stake To Billionaire Miriam Adelson, Retaining Control of Team

Source: Sports Illustrated 
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Oscar De La Hoya Accuses Eddie Hearn of Favoritism And Personal Misconduct

Photo: Oscar De La Hoya, Eddie Hearn / Instagram   Oscar De La Hoya , a well-known boxing promoter, has made some serious accusations against Eddie Hearn, his fellow promoter. De La Hoya shared his thoughts in a now-deleted Instagram post during Thanksgiving, stirring up drama in the boxing world. De La Hoya first criticized Hearn’s handling of WBC Lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson . But things got personal when he mentioned rumors that Hearn is romantically involved with female boxer Skye Nicolson, who holds the WBC Featherweight title. According to De La Hoya, their relationship has been a topic of gossip in the boxing community since 2022. He went further, accusing Hearn of showing "preferential treatment" to Nicolson. De La Hoya pointed to a video of Hearn and Nicolson appearing "cozy" outside a club in Miami, claiming Hearn should have been focusing on promoting the big women's fight between Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor , instead of making moves for ...
Post a Comment
Read More

Ben Affleck Turns To Ex Jennifer Garner For Help After Split With Jennifer Lopez

Photo: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner / Instagram   Ben Affleck is looking ahead after his split from Jennifer Lopez and has reportedly turned to his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner , for support in finding love again. According to a report by Radar Online, Affleck has asked Garner to help him find a partner who is grounded and genuine. A source shared, “He’s ready for something real. Jennifer is great at spotting genuine people, and he trusts her judgment. He’s done with Hollywood divas and wants someone mature.” Garner, who shares three children with Affleck — Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12 — is reportedly happy to help. “She wants Ben to be happy and is glad to have a say in who he dates, as that person will be around their kids,” the insider added. Photo: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner / Instagram   Affleck and Garner were married for 13 years before divorcing in 2018 but have remained close, co-parenting their kids and supporting each other through challenges. Meanwhile...
Post a Comment
Read More

Khabib Nurmagomedov Reveals Justin Gaethje Hit Him Hardest In UFC Career

Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov / Instagram Khabib Nurmagomedov , one of the greatest fighters in UFC history, has faced many tough opponents. But when it comes to punching power, he says no one hit harder than Justin Gaethje . The two fought at UFC 254 on October 24, 2020. It was Khabib’s last fight before retiring. During the bout, Gaethje landed heavy punches and kicks that Khabib admitted were painful. “He hit like a truck,” Khabib said on Mike Tyson ’s Hotboxin' podcast. “His left hook, right hook, uppercut—they all hurt. But I made him hit me because I knew he didn’t like wrestling. My plan was to tire him out by standing with him, then take him to the ground and finish the fight.” Photo: Khabib Nurmagomedov / Instagram Khabib ended the fight with a triangle choke submission. He explained he chose the move out of respect for Gaethje’s parents, who were watching. “I didn’t want to break his arm in front of his parents,” Khabib said. “So I put him to sleep instead. That’s better.” D...
Post a Comment
Read More