This was the season Klay and Steph were baptized as the "Splash Brothers." If the NBA were the 90's hip-hop scene, they were Outkast, bringing a fresh sound to the league. He was more than just Curry's splash brother now he was a burgeoning superstar. Thompson’s offensive prowess felt like Quentin Tarantino’s movie plots – unexpected, intricate, and always delivering. Remember that game 6 against OKC? Yeah, the one where he went supernova, dropped 41 points, and basically saved the Warriors from an early summer vacation. The 73-win season! The one where the Warriors seemed to be redefining the NBA landscape, only to be stopped by LeBron's "block" and Kyrie's "shot." And yet, despite the heartbreaking end, this was a pivotal year for Klay. His usage rate wasn’t as pronounced, but when the team needed a bailout, Thompson was there with his timely threes and lock-down D. Imagine "Star Wars" without Han Solo - that's the kind of indispensable Klay was this season. He was the quiet efficiency behind the roaring engine. In a season overshadowed by the theatrics of Draymond Green-Kevin Durant spats and Curry's interstellar shooting, Klay stayed consistent. But here's the thing: Klay wasn’t about to be that weakness. The Warriors were now the NBA's Death Star, and every team was looking for that one weak spot to destroy them. So, without further ado, let's break down Klay's top 5 seasons. Thompson's got layers, and each season tells a different story. It's a bit like when Bruce Springsteen released "Born to Run" in 1975 and then followed it up with a barrage of hits, each unique and iconic in its own right. A player who can score 60 points in three quarters while also being one of the most underrated defenders in the league? That's Klay for you. When we talk about Klay Thompson, we're not just talking about one of the most dynamic shooters of all time - we're talking about a basketball Renaissance man.
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