The game of basketball has evolved into an era of shooting supremacy. Being a great shooter adds a big boost on to any player. However, some are in a league of their own, especially Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry.

The splash brothers are a big part in the revolution of shooting, and their supremacy as a duo is still unmatched. Both these sharpshooters have made their marks on the game of basketball, but it hasn’t been an easy journey for either of them.

In an interview with The Athletic, former teammates of Klay spoke about his mindset.

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Klay Thompson was never fazed

Assistant coach Jerry DeGregorio spoke about how Klay would face all the heat that came to him. Reflecting upon the latter’s rookie year, Jerry spoke about how Thompson was taking too many shots and not passing the ball, so much so that Monta Ellis called him out for it.

In the next timeout, Ellis ripped into the then-rookie for hogging the ball. But nothing fazed Klay; the five-time All-Star drained a three in the next offensive possession, proving he has ice in his veins. He never flinched and just kept going, which earned him a comparison to the fictional serial killer, Dexter Morgan.

DeGregorio said, “I remember our interns used to call him Dexter, you know, the serial killer. He was unflappable.”

This goes to show the tough character behind Klay Thompson; he is not afraid of criticism and doesn’t hesitate in it either. Now a three-time NBA champion, he has solidified himself as one of the best shooters in NBA history.

Who is Monta Ellis?

Ellis may be one of the best second-round picks to grace the NBA. The Warriors drafted him with the 4oth pick in the draft and he made an instant impact. However, his career took a major downfall due to injuries.

Before the splash brothers, Monta reigned over the Warriors. He earned the Most Improved honors in his sophomore year, averaging 16 points, four assists, and almost two steals per game; the ‘Mississippi Bullet’ was a scoring machine in his prime.

When Curry entered the league, Ellis put up 25 points, 5 assist and 2 steals per game. However, despite his great performances, he never made an All-NBA or All-Star team in his career. His last season in the NBA was with Indiana in 2017. Now, he sits happily retired, taking up coaching in Mississippi.

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