Klay Thompson American Basketball Player From Los Angeles
Klay Thompson · basketball player · American
Biography
Klay Thompson, born 8 February 1990 in Los Angeles, is an American basketball player. He is known for spells at Golden State Warriors (2011–2024) and Washington State Cougars men's basketball (2008–2011).
Early life
He is the son of Mychal Thompson. His education includes Washington State University and Santa Margarita Catholic High School.
Career
Klay Thompson plays in the small forward role. In 2008, he is first listed with Washington State Cougars men's basketball. Klay Thompson has worn the colours of 4 teams on record, including Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat. From 2011 to 2024, he played for Golden State Warriors. Miami Heat is the newest entry in his career list, from 2026. At Golden State Warriors (2011–2024), his team-mates on record include Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and DeMarcus Cousins. Washington State Cougars men's basketball team-mates from the same years include Aron Baynes. On screen, the records list Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021).
Recognition
Klay Thompson’s wins include the NBA All-Rookie Team, awarded in 2012.
Teams
4 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2008–2011 | Washington State Cougars men's basketball | Small forward |
| 2011–2024 | Golden State Warriors | Small forward |
| 2024–2026 | Dallas Mavericks | Small forward |
| 2026– | Miami Heat | Small forward |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NBA All-Rookie Team | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Space Jam: A New Legacy | self | Film |
Personal life
He studied at Washington State University and Santa Margarita Catholic High School.
Klay Thompson on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 16.2M @klaythompson
- Engagement rate
- 0.87% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 122,544
- Average comments
- 17,412 Based on the last 5 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Klay Thompson Photos
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Photo: Ash Carter · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Ash Carter · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Matthew Addie · CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Klay Thompson?
Klay Thompson is 36 years old, born on 8 February 1990 in Los Angeles.
What is Klay Thompson known for?
Klay Thompson is a small forward who has played for Golden State Warriors and Washington State Cougars men's basketball.
How tall is Klay Thompson?
Klay Thompson is 201 cm (6 ft 7 in) tall.
What is Klay Thompson’s nationality?
Klay Thompson is American, born in Los Angeles.
Has Klay Thompson won any awards?
Yes. Klay Thompson won NBA All-Rookie Team (2012).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q29342), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Keith Allison from Hanover, MD, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
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