Klay and Miller are next to each other on the list but they have it happened in flesh long before Thompson made the NBA. Miller visited Pepperdine to recruit Klay’s older brother, Mychel. Klay, then 17, had a memorable ping-pong match with the legend, where Miller “skunked” him 7-0.
To celebrate passing his idol, he held onto the game ball from that Christmas Day game. He also plans to send Miller a signed jersey. And he also honored the legend on Instagram calling him “the greatest to ever shoot it.” A title which is now an axiom for Steph Curry, his teammate, his splash brother with whom he won 4 rings.
It’s surprising to see Klay of all people, call someone else “the greatest shooter ever.” I mean, you’d expect that title to go to Curry, right? While there’s no real sign of beef between him and Thompson, you’d still think Curry would be the one getting all the praise for that. But, Thompson’s decision to give the honor to someone else? It’s like when your best friend gives someone else the “best player” award at game night – a little unexpected, but hey, we all have our reasons.
Current Warriors and former Warriors teammates congratulated Klay Thompson
Zaza Pachulia, Klay’s ex-teammate at Golden State commented,“Half of them from my screens
Congrats bro
”. Zaza was known for his hard screens and physical play, setting up opportunities for shooters like Klay to shine. It’s a playful nod to their time together on the Warriors, showing the bond they share. Another one of his teammates at the Warriors, Matt Barnes wrote, “This is with two seasons lost to injuries” adds an important layer of context to Klay Thompson’s incredible achievement.
Wiggins’ comment, “Elite *fire*” and Trayce Jackson-Davis’s “
” might seem like quick reactions, but they carry a lot of weight, especially coming from current Warriors players. Wiggins, who shared the court with Thompson, knows firsthand the dedication and s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁 it takes to perform at such a high level. His use of “elite” isn’t just a throwaway compliment—it’s a testament to Klay’s ability to remain one of the game’s premier sharpshooters.
Festus Ezeli’s comment, “Splash!!! Keep climbing bro,” reflects the camaraderie and deep respect shared among former teammates. As someone who celebrated championships alongside Thompson during their time with the Warriors, Ezeli knows better than most what it takes to thrive under the bright lights. By “Splash!!!,” Ezeli pays homage to Klay’s identity as one-half of the iconic “Splash Brothers,” a duo that revolutionized modern basketball with their historic three-point shooting.
