Klay Thompson Ignites NBA Twitter With 33-Point First Half

BYAlexander ColePublished on March 14, 20231.8K Views

Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a basket and being fouledin the second half of their game against the Phoenix Suns at Chase Center on March 13, 2023 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Klay Thompson was on fire last night.

Klay Thompson is a player that has been quintessential to the Golden State Warriors' dynasty. While Thompson was injured for two seasons, the Warriors failed to make the playoffs. However, once he returned to the team, they won the title for the fourth time in the last decade. Overall, Thompson is just one of those players who knows what he is doing on the court. He understands his role and he plays it perfectly. He is a three-point machine, and when he gets hot, there is no stopping him.

Although he had a rough start to the season, Thompson has come into his own. Of course, this is great for the Warriors who are in the midst of a playoff bid. Klay always seems to step up his game when the playoffs roll around, and that is exactly what happened last night. The Warriors were playing against the Phoenix Suns, who are one of the best teams in the league right now. However, the Warriors popped off with an 11-point victory. Moreover, Thompson was the star of the show thanks to a 38-point performance. Thirty-three of those points came in the first half.

Klay Thompson Pops Off

In the highlights up above, you can see how well Thompson was playing. Once he starts knocking down shots, the game comes to him in an effortless fashion. Warriors fans love this about Klay, and during his epic first half, the shooting guard became a trending topic on Twitter. As you can see below, fans had nothing but good things to say about the Warriors legend. "Steph about to turn 35. Klay just turned 33. Dray just turned 33. Appreciate them while you still can," one user said. Moreover, there were plenty of memes to go around.

If you are a Warriors fan, you can't help but feel as though this team is positioned for some sort of deep playoff run. They are the sixth seed right now, although they would match up against the Memphis Grizzlies. Without Ja Morant, this would be an easy series for the Warriors, who are packed with experience. Either way, Thompson will certainly be ready for the journey. Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports world.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.