Klay Thompson Returns to Golden State: Ranking 11 Best Warriors Moments from Legendary Run

The Return of a Legend

Klay Thompson is back in a Golden State Warriors uniform after missing two seasons due to injury. The five-time All-Star and three-time NBA champion is one of the most beloved players in Warriors history, and his return is sure to be a major boost for the team.

Ranking the Best Warriors Moments from Thompson's Run

Thompson has been a key part of some of the most memorable moments in Warriors history. Here is a ranking of the 11 best moments from his legendary run with the team:

11. 60-Point Game Against the Pacers (2016)

Thompson exploded for a career-high 60 points in a win over the Indiana Pacers in 2016. He hit 11 three-pointers in the game, which is tied for the most in NBA history.

10. Game 6 of the 2015 NBA Finals

Thompson scored 25 points and hit six three-pointers in Game 6 of the 2015 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Warriors won the game to clinch their first NBA championship in 40 years.

9. Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals

Thompson scored 17 points and hit five three-pointers in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals against the Cavaliers. The Warriors won the game to clinch their second straight NBA championship.

8. Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals

Thompson scored 24 points and hit six three-pointers in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals against the Cavaliers. The Warriors won the game to take a 3-2 series lead.

7. Game 4 of the 2018 NBA Finals

Thompson scored 28 points and hit six three-pointers in Game 4 of the 2018 NBA Finals against the Cavaliers. The Warriors won the game to sweep the series and win their third straight NBA championship.

6. Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals

Thompson scored 25 points and hit five three-pointers in Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. The Warriors won the game to take a 2-0 series lead.

5. Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals

Thompson scored 23 points and hit six three-pointers in Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. The Warriors won the game to clinch their fourth NBA championship in eight years.

4. 14 Three-Pointers in a Single Game (2018)

Thompson set an NBA record by hitting 14 three-pointers in a single game against the Chicago Bulls in 2018. He is the only player in NBA history to hit 14 or more three-pointers in a game.

3. 11 Three-Pointers in a Playoff Game (2016)

Thompson hit 11 three-pointers in a playoff game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016. It is the most three-pointers ever made in a playoff game.

2. 37-Point Quarter in the 2016 Western Conference Finals

Thompson scored 37 points in the third quarter of Game 6 of the 2016 Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It is the most points scored in a single quarter in NBA playoff history.

1. 10 Consecutive Three-Pointers (2016)

Thompson hit 10 consecutive three-pointers in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in 2016. It is the most consecutive three-pointers ever made in an NBA game.