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Looking back at all of Klay Thompson’s ‘Game 6 Klay’ performances in the playoffs

Before he suits up for his first Game 6 of the 2023 playoff run, here’s a look back at some of the best “Game 6 Klay” moments.

Over his career, Klay Thompson has taken on many different nicknames and personalities on and off the court. However, the most important iteration of Thompson during the Golden State Warriors’ run to four NBA championships might be the legend of “Game 6 Klay.”

With multiple chances to either close teams out in the playoffs or extend the series to Game 7, Thompson has shown up in a big way when the series hits Game 6.

Ovcr 13 game sixes in his career, Thompson is averaging 20 points on 42.8% shooting from the field and 47.7% from beyond the arc to go along with 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest.

Thompson has notched 25 or more points in six of those games, with 30 or more points in four of them.

On Friday night, Game 6 Klay will have the chance to add to his lore. With a 3-2 lead in the first round series, the Warriors will welcome the Kings back to San Francisco’s Chase Center for Game 6.

Before Thompson suits up for Game 6 against the Kings, here’s a look back at some his best performances in Game 6 over his career.

NBA Twitter celebrates anniversary of Klay Thompson’s historic game six performance vs. Thunder in 2016

On Thursday, NBA Twitter celebrated the five-year anniversary of Klay Thompson’s record-breaking performance in game six of the Western Conference FInals against the Thunder.

During his career, Klay Thompson has gained a bevy of nicknames. Yet, none may be more famous than the legendary “Game 6 Klay.”

With the Golden State Warriors trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder 3-2 in heading into game six of the 2016 Western Conference Finals, the sharpshooting guard went nuclear.

Thompson pushed the Warriors past the Thunder with a playoff-career-high 41 points on 14-of-31 shooting from the floor in 40 minutes. The Splash Brother drilled a postseason record-breaking 11 triples on 18 attempts from long distance. Thompson tallied 19 of his points with five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter alone.

Following Thompson’s heater in Oklahoma City, the Warriors completed the series comeback in game seven, advancing to the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Five years later, Thompson’s record hasn’t been broken. Friday marked the five-year anniversary of Thompson’s scorching performance against the Thunder. On the anniversary of game six, the NBA Twitter community celebrated Thompson’s performance on social media. Below is a look at some of the top reactions from Friday on Twitter.

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