Five Times Klay Thompson Proved He's Not Just Stephen Curry's Second in Command

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The Warriors guard Klay Thompson is nearing his return to action for the first time since the NBA Finals. Here, we take a look at five iconic performances that showed he is more than Stephen Curry's second in command.
During the last decade, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson have broken records and competed for championships with Golden State.

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37 Points In A Quarter

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11 Three-Pointers

Thompson hit a playoff-record of 11 3-pointers to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 108-101 win in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals.
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/HOOP REPORTS

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60 points In 29 Minutes

Thompson scored 60 points in 29 minutes of play to lead the Dubs to a 142-106 win over the Pacers. CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ HOOP REPORTS

‘Headband Klay’

In a 149-124 victory over the Chicago Bulls, Thompson set an NBA record by hitting 14 3-pointers.
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ HOOP REPORTS

43 Points On Four Dribbles

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Five Times Klay Thompson Proved He's Not Just Stephen Curry's Second in Command

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37 Points In A Quarter

11 Three-Pointers

Thompson hit a playoff-record of 11 3-pointers to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 108-101 win in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals.
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/HOOP REPORTS

60 points In 29 Minutes

‘Headband Klay’

In a 149-124 victory over the Chicago Bulls, Thompson set an NBA record by hitting 14 3-pointers.
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ HOOP REPORTS

43 Points On Four Dribbles

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Five Times Klay Thompson Proved He's Not Just Stephen Curry's Second in Command

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37 Points In A Quarter

11 Three-Pointers

Thompson hit a playoff-record of 11 3-pointers to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 108-101 win in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals.CREDIT: YOUTUBE/HOOP REPORTS

60 points In 29 Minutes

‘Headband Klay’

In a 149-124 victory over the Chicago Bulls, Thompson set an NBA record by hitting 14 3-pointers. CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ HOOP REPORTS

43 Points On Four Dribbles

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Thompson hit a playoff-record of 11 3-pointers to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 108-101 win in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals.
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/HOOP REPORTS

In a 149-124 victory over the Chicago Bulls, Thompson set an NBA record by hitting 14 3-pointers.
CREDIT: YOUTUBE/ HOOP REPORTS