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Klay Thompson, the Golden State Warriors’ All-Star guard, has consistently worn the number 11 on his uniform during his 13-year career. Now that he’s playing with Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, the shooter will change his number to a new one. Thompson was taken eleventh overall by the Warriors in the 2011 NBA Draft following a great college career at Washington State. He rapidly rose to prominence alongside teammate Stephen Curry, earning the nickname “Splash Brothers” for their spectacular three-point shooting.The Splash Brother is a five-time NBA All-Star and four-time NBA champion for the Warriors, having won titles in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022. He was also chosen to the NBA’s All-Third Team in 2015 and 2016, as well as the All-Defensive Second Team in 2019.The NBA champion has also competed for the United States national team, earning gold medals at the 2014 FIBA World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. After missing nearly two years due to injuries, he had a successful comeback during the 2021-22 season, helping the Warriors win their fourth title. Thompson just signed with the Mavericks, where he remains one of the league’s most feared perimeter threats.
Thompson’s current circumstance in Dallas has necessitated a change from his prior jersey number, which was retired by Golden State. Joey Mistretta announced the new phone number for the Splash Brothers in a tweet on X.
“Klay Thompson will wear No. 31 for the Mavericks,” Mistretta tweeted. Thompson has averaged 19.6 points (41 percent from outside the arc), 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists during 13 NBA seasons. He also led the NBA in free throw efficiency last season, converting 92 percent of his attempts. Furthermore, the All-Star shooting guard has set several records throughout his stay in Golden State, including the most three-pointers against the Chicago Bulls in 2018. Although Thompson’s departure from Golden State has not been without controversy, the shooting guard’s next time in Dallas appears to be quite promising. With Doncic and Kyrie in his backcourt, expect the Splash Brother to contend and shoot the lights out again when the new season begins.Angelo Guinhawa is a seasoned sportswriter and editor with over a decade of experience. He has worked for FOX Sports PH, among other prominent sports publications. His primary focus is the NBA and NFL, but he also covers the MLB, NHL, and European top-tier football.