Klay Thompson had no fewer magical moments this season than Curry.
Ever since Thompson re-signed with the Warriors last summer on a four-year, $70 million max contract, it was as though his full potential had been unlocked.
Early in the season, on November 2, 2014, against the Lakers, Klay Thompson hit five three-pointers, climbed to fifth on the franchise's all-time three-point list, and scored a career-high 41 points. With his help, the Warriors annihilated the Lakers in a blowout.
At the time, no one knew that this was merely the beginning of "Buddha's light shining everywhere."
On January 18, 2015, the Warriors visited the Rockets. Thompson played 31 minutes and posted 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 blocks, resetting his career high for blocks in a game. He also became the first Warriors guard since Baron Davis in 2007 to record five blocks in a single game.
January 24, 2015, was unquestionably the brightest night of Thompson's career. When the Warriors hosted the Kings, Thompson went 13-for-13 in the third quarter and exploded for 37 points, setting a new NBA record for individual points in a single quarter!
At the same time, his nine three-pointers in one quarter also set a new NBA record for most threes made by an individual in a quarter.
For the game, Thompson played 33 minutes, going 16-for-25 from the field, including 11-for-15 from three and 9-for-10 from the free-throw line, for an outrageous 52 points!
From then on, the entire world knew Klay Thompson's name.
This seemingly honest, mild-mannered guy was an out-and-out playboy off the court. On the court, though, he was a merciless super scorer!
Scoring 52 points in a game was no joke. If Link had not dropped 63 in a game earlier this season, Thompson might have been the league's