Thompson has won gold medals at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the 2014 World Cup and 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Championship while representing USA Basketball. Wiseman was the No. The former All-Star has been hired as the Hawks' director of player affairs and development. You agree that your personal information will be used to send you messages about NBA related products and services, and share your personal information with NBA partners and affiliates so that they can also contact you about products and services that might be of interest to you. Thank you, @KlayThompson. As a member of the Golden State Warriors, Thompson has helped lead team to three NBA titles and five-straight appearances in the NBA Finals (2015-19). 1 was retired by Washington State University mens basketball program during a ceremony in Pullman, Wash., on Jan. 18. Golden State guard continuing to rehab torn ACL in left knee. Thompson was emotional during the halftime ceremony and active on the sidelines throughout the game, fist-pumping and firing up the 10,380 fans. Earlier this season, Thompsons teammate Draymond Green had his No. In 2018-19 he was selected to the NBA All-Defensive Second-Team and won the NBA Three-Point Contest as part of the 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend. Video tributes to Thompson by his former USA basketball coach, Dukes Mike Krzyzewski, plus former Washington State and current Virginia coach Tony Bennett and Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr were shown. As a Cougar, Thompson earned Pac-12 Conference honors all three seasons at WSU, all-freshman accolades as a rookie and First-Team All-Pac-10 as both a sophomore and junior. But its OK to be a spectator. Each year I was in Pullman I had to grow, Thompson said. In three seasons as a starter at Washington State, Thompson played 98 games, averaging 17.9 points per contest. The 32-year-old All-Star can move back into free agency next summer and negotiate another new deal. Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompsons No. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. Bridges stands accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children last month. pic.twitter.com/pHqU0qfz4I, Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 19, 2020. I want to go out there and play so badly. The Warriors' general manager says he is looking forward to seeing what his championship core can pull off in 2022-23. Sign up to receive NBA emails! Thompson also becomes just the seventh person at WSU to have his number retired in any sport, joining footballs Mel Hein and Jack Thompson, and baseballs Buck Bailey, Bobo Brayton and John Olerud. All-NBA guard takes home award, Warriors and Klay Thompson also honored as Brittney Griner's plight remains front of mind. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. 1 jersey hung for perpetuity in the rafters of an unusually raucous Beasley Coliseum. In my freshman year, I had so many great leaders on our team as far as veterans, you know, Daven (Harmeling), Taylor Rochestie was such a great team player, such a great point guard. 1 player in the nation coming out of high school in 2019. Want every headline right at your fingertips? Surpassed all my expectations, Thompson said. I meant that when I said I am traveling around the country and I hear Go Cougs all the time. He was the 11th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors in the 2011 NBA Draft, becoming just the second Cougar to be chosen in the first round. He has been selected an NBA All-Star five times and twice named to the All-NBA Third-Team. When they left, I had to kind of step into that spotlight, that main go-to guy role. The new stadium, to be called "76 Place," is not expected to break ground for several years and will be built in Philadelphia's Center City. Thompson becomes 7th player in school's history to have number retired. These young boys are really doing it.. Its a special kinship when someone says that to you. 55 worn by Steve Puidokas as the only two retired jerseys in the WSU mens basketball program. There is nothing like Coug love, Ive come to realize. In addition, he was named to the All-Rookie First Team in 2012. pic.twitter.com/QCGexd0TGH, Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 17, 2020. As a junior, Thompson led the Pac-10 and ranked 11th in the nation in scoring with a 21.6 points per game average, while also leading the conference in three-pointers made (98) and breaking four WSU single-season records, including points (733), and three-point field goals made. And I feel the energy tonight. Thompson owns career averages of 19.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 33.1 minutes per game over eight seasons, all with Golden State. Im so grateful for where basketball has taken me around the world, but theres nowhere like Pullman, theres nowhere like The Palouse., Hear @klaythompson's full speech from his @WSUCougarMBB jersey retirement ceremony. 23 jersey retired by the Michigan State mens basketball program during a ceremony in East Lansing, Mich. on December 3, 2019. #GoCougs | #K1ayGame pic.twitter.com/fyuJ80ZJ2l, WSU Men's Basketball (@WSUCougarMBB) January 19, 2020. By clicking "Submit", you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry was in attendance as his Golden State Warriors teammate and fellow Splash Brother had his No. He was the 11th overall pick by the Warriors in the 2011 NBA Draft. I took my lumps and had my slumps but those made me so much stronger., A special basketball player but an even more special person., Coach Kerr, Bob Myers, Zaza Pachulia, Draymond Green and Stephen Curry with a special message for @KlayThompson ahead of his @WSUCougarMBB jersey retirement tomorrow. By the time he left after his junior season, he had scored 1,756 points (third in school history) and made what then was a school-record 242 3-pointers. Just to see the city and the building. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, Klay Thompson unsure when he'll return to court, Warriors get their big man: James Wiseman at No. 1 jersey worn by Thompson during his three seasons in Pullman will join the No. Former NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire will reportedly serve as an assistant coach on the Nets under their new coach, Steve Nash. 2, Wade expresses his gratitude at jersey retirement ceremony, Report: Stoudemire joins Nash's coaching staff in Brooklyn, Warriors' GM Myers pleased with team's direction, Sixers announce plans to build new, $1.3B arena, Warriors win big as Curry hosts The ESPYS, Hornets' Bridges pleads not guilty to domestic violence, Reports: Harden agrees to 2-year deal with 76ers, Korver returns to Hawks in new front office role. The No. His 1,798 three-point field goals made are 18th all-time in NBA history and he owns the NBA single-game record with 14 three-pointers made established in 2018. In just three seasons at Washington State, Thompson became WSUs third all-time leading scorer (1,756 points), averaging 17.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.33 steals in 98 games, while connecting on a school-record 242 three-pointers.