Klay Thompson, an American professional basketball player, is associated with the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. He has been a three-time NBA All-Star and a two-time All-NBA Third Team selection. Notably, he played a pivotal role in leading the Warriors to their first NBA title since 1975 in 2015.
Key Details
| Real Name | Klay Thompson |
| Nick Name | Klay |
| Date Of Birth | February 08, 1990 |
| Age | 34 years old |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Basketball player |
| Height | 6 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | 98 kg |
| Hair Color | Dark brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Net Worth | $70 million |
Age and Early Life
Born in Los Angeles on February 8, 1990, Klay Thompson is the son of Julie and Mychal Thompson. His father is a former basketball player, and his mother was a collegiate volleyball player. His father, of Bahamian descent, was the first overall choice in the NBA draft in 1978. Thompson, also of American nationality, has European heritage. He has two brothers, Mychel Thompson and Trayce Thompson, both active in sports.
At the age of two, Thompson’s family relocated to Lake Oswego, where he spent his formative years with friends, including current NBA player Kevin Love’s Little League teammates. The family later moved to Ladera Ranch, California, where he graduated from Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita in 2008 before attending Washington State University in 2011.
Physical Attributes
Standing at 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 98 kg, Klay Thompson has dark brown hair and brown eyes. His chest, biceps, and waist measurements are 46-15.5-36.
Net Worth
What is Klay Thompson’s net worth? With an estimated annual compensation of over $32 million, his net worth is approximately $70 million as of February 2024.
Career
Thompson achieved a Pac-10 All-Freshman selection during his college career. Notably, he made significant contributions to the Golden State Warriors’ victory in the Great Alaska Shootout Championship during his second season, where he was honored as the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. Thompson was subsequently selected to the Pac-10 First Team. His exceptional performance led to his 11th overall selection by the Golden State Warriors in the 2011 NBA Draft.
Thompson signed a four-year contract extension with the Warriors on October 31, 2014. During his career, Thompson has set numerous records, including the biggest scoring output by a Golden State player in over 42 years. He was part of the United States national team that won gold medals at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, as well as a gold medalist with the Under-19 national team in the 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Championship.
Girlfriend and Dating
Who is Klay Thompson dating? Since 2018, Klay Thompson has been in a relationship with actress Laura Harrier. Their relationship began shortly after the release of the film BlacKkKlansman. There were reports of a brief separation during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, although the couple has since reconciled. Prior to his current relationship, he was in a six-year relationship with Bill Duffy. Additionally, there were rumored relationships with Cherise Sandra, an L.A. Rams cheerleader, and Tiffany Suarez, a member of the Fordham women’s basketball team.
