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<h2>Golden State Warriors Roster 2023/24</h2>
The Golden State Warriors have the following players in their squad for the upcoming season:
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Curry</td>
<td>Point Guard</td>
<td>35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Klay Thompson</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Draymond Green</td>
<td>Power Forward</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Wiggins</td>
<td>Small Forward</td>
<td>28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Paul</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rudy Gay</td>
<td>Small Forward</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Donte DiVincenzo</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Kuminga</td>
<td>Power Forward</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevon Looney</td>
<td>Forward</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gary Payton II</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Moses Moody</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandin Podziemski</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Golden State Warriors' Top Paid Players 2023/24</h2>
The Warriors feature a few of the highest-paid basketball players in the entire league. Here are the salaries of their top earners for the 2023/24 season:
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Curry</td>
<td>$51,915,615</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Klay Thompson</td>
<td>$43,219,440</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Paul</td>
<td>$30,800,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Wiggins</td>
<td>$24,330,357</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Draymond Green</td>
<td>$22,321,429</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gary Payton II</td>
<td>$8,715,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevon Looney</td>
<td>$7,500,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Kuminga</td>
<td>$3,918,480</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandin Podziemski</td>
<td>$3,352,404</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cory Joseph</td>
<td>$3,196,448</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dario Saric</td>
<td>$2,709,849</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trayce Jackson-Davis</td>
<td>$1,119,563</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Golden State Warriors Franchise History</h2>
The franchise was founded in 1946 and was named the Philadelphia Warriors. Under the influence of the then-owner Peter A. Tyrrell, the organization saw its initial growth. It played a pivotal role in the formation of the Basketball Association of America. They won the championship in the inaugural campaign of the 1946-47 season. Following this, the Warriors again clinched the title in the 1955-56 campaign.

The team saw a change in ownership in 1962. The new owner, Franklin Mieuli, relocated the team to the San Francisco Bay Area. In what became a historical move, the franchise was rebranded with the name San Francisco Warriors. The team saw another ownership change soon, and they started playing the home games in Oakland. The historical moment happened in the 1971/72 season. They adopted the name of the Golden State Warriors and it remained ever since.
<h2>Golden State Warriors <b>Achievements and Wins</b></h2>
The team holds the third place when it comes to success in NBA history. They have seven championships to their name. Only the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers have more titles than the Dubs. They won their first two championships in the season 1946-47 and 1955-56, respectively. After that, though, they had to go through a two-decade-long trophyless time. They eventually returned to the winner's circle in the 1974-75 season. Legends like Rick Barry and Jamaal Wilkes played a crucial role in that return.

Significant challenges marked their following years. They had to wait for their moment to arrive and finally; it did. In the 2010s, they became a wildly successful side. The turning point came in the 2009 NBA draft. The Warriors made the decision to select a young Stephen Curry as their 7th overall pick. What followed changed the game of basketball as a whole, as well as the fate of the team forever.

The start was not easy for Curry. After facing injuries, his time on the court became limited. Since then, he quickly emerged as a basketball sensation. The Warriors' front office made astute moves to strengthen the roster. The Warriors appointment of NBA legend Steve Kerr as head coach. It changed the dynamic of the league ever since. Kerr was able to bring the best of Stephen on the floor alongside bringing others into action. The team's resurgence was driven by the dynamic duo of Curry and Klay Thompson. Along with the rise of Draymond Green as a top-tier defender, the team became a success. Kerr benefited from this as he employed smaller lineups. The organization put together a formidable team.

[caption id="attachment_1213996" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1213996 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/RPEIGOFFP5PBNDLB3IKQQUAZSM.jpg" alt="Warriors" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jun 16, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23), guard Klay Thompson (11) and guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after beating the Boston Celtics in game six of the 2022 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Soon Stephen won back-to-back MVP awards. Their rivalry with the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2015 to 1018 gave birth to a new era in basketball. After adding Kevin Durant into the mix, the team won three out of four championships in that time. Since 2019, the squad struggled for a bit but soon recovered to win the 2022 NBA championship.
<h2>The Reason Behind the Golden State Warriors Being Called the Dubs</h2>
The Warriors have a special nickname that resonates deeply with their Bay Area fanbase. They're affectionately known as the "Dubs". Their loyal supporters proudly call themselves "Dub Nation." This nickname has an interesting origin story. It all started with a clever abbreviation where "Warriors" was shortened to "Ws". This catchy shorthand eventually evolved into the beloved term "Dubs".
<h2>Golden State Warriors Ownership</h2>
The current principal owner of the team is Joseph Steven Lacob, a successful entrepreneur. Joe's started as a minor shareholder in the Boston Celtics back in 2006. However, in 2010, Lacob, together with Peter Guber, took possession of the franchise from Chris Cohan. The partners took over the Warriors with a significant investment of $450 million. Lacob's ties with the squad go beyond being an owner.

[caption id="attachment_233923" align="aligncenter" width="1054"]<img class="wp-image-233923 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200310162835/Joe-Lacob.jpg" alt="Golden State Warriors" width="1054" height="639" /> OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with team majority owner Joe Lacob while playing against the Denver Nuggets in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2013 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)[/caption]

Notably, he had been a dedicated season ticket holder for more than a decade before assuming ownership. Modest beginnings mark the 67-year-old's background. A few financial obstacles initially prevented him from pursuing higher education. He had to face certain challenges due to his family's monetary constraints. Lacob's journey is marked by becoming a serial entrepreneur. 30 of his 50 investments have become notable success.
<h2>Golden State Warriors Team Sponsor</h2>
Rakuten's logo graces the team's jerseys. It happened as a result of a substantial financial investment by the company. The introduction of the logo onto the Warriors' jerseys took place back in 2017.
<h2>Golden State Warriors on Social Media</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/warriors/?hl=en">@warriors</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/warriors/?lang=kn">@warriors</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/warriors/">@warriors</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Website</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.nba.com/warriors/">https://www.nba.com/warriors</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Founded</td>
<td>1946</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Owner</td>
<td>Joe Lacob</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>President</td>
<td>Brandon Schneider</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conference</td>
<td>West</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Manager</td>
<td>Mike Dunleavy Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Head Coach</td>
<td>Steve Kerr</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sponsors</td>
<td>Rakuten</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arena</td>
<td>Chase Center</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Championships</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conference Titles</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Division Titles</td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Team Value</td>
<td>$7 Billion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Golden State Warriors

Golden State Warriors Roster 2023/24 The Golden State Warriors have the following players in their squad for the upcoming season:  Stephen Curry Point Guard 35  Klay Thompson Shooting Guard 33  Draymond Green Power Forward 33  Andrew Wiggins Small Forward 28  Chris Paul Shooting Guard 3  Rudy Gay Small Forward 33  Donte DiVincenzo Shooting Guard 26  Jonathan Kuminga Power Forward 20  Kevon Looney Forward 27  Gary Payton II Shooting Guard 30  Moses Moody Shooting Guard 4  Brandin Podziemski Shooting Guard 2  Golden State Warriors&#8217; Top Paid Players 2023/24 The Warriors feature a few of the highest-paid basketball players in the entire league. Here are the salaries of their top earners for the 2023/24 season:  Stephen Curry $51,915,615  Klay Thompson $43,219,440  Chris Paul $30,800,000  Andrew Wiggins $24,330,357  Draymond Green $22,321,429  Gary Payton II $8,715,000  Kevon Looney $7,500,000  Jonathan Kuminga $3,918,480  Brandin Podziemski $3,352,404  Cory Joseph $3,196,448  Dario Saric $2,709,849  Trayce Jackson-Davis $1,119,563  Golden State Warriors Franchise History The franchise was founded in 1946 and was named the Philadelphia Warriors. Under the influence of the then-owner Peter A. Tyrrell, the organization saw its initial growth. It played a pivotal role in the formation of the Basketball Association of America. They won the championship in the inaugural campaign of the 1946-47 season. Following this, the Warriors again clinched the title in the 1955-56 campaign. The team saw a change in ownership in 1962. The new owner, Franklin Mieuli, relocated the team to the San Francisco Bay Area. In what became a historical move, the franchise was rebranded with the name San Francisco Warriors. The team saw another ownership change soon, and they started playing the home games in Oakland. The historical moment happened in the 1971/72 season. They adopted the name of the Golden State Warriors and it remained ever since. Golden State Warriors Achievements and Wins The team holds the third place when it comes to success in NBA history. They have seven championships to their name. Only the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers have more titles than the Dubs. They won their first two championships in the season 1946-47 and 1955-56, respectively. After that, though, they had to go through a two-decade-long trophyless time. They eventually returned to the winner&#8217;s circle in the 1974-75 season. Legends like Rick Barry and Jamaal Wilkes played a crucial role in that return. Significant challenges marked their following years. They had to wait for their moment to arrive and finally; it did. In the 2010s, they became a wildly successful side. The turning point came in the 2009 NBA draft. The Warriors made the decision to select a young Stephen Curry as their 7th overall pick. What followed changed the game of basketball as a whole, as well as the fate of the team forever. The start was not easy for Curry. After facing injuries, his time on the court became limited. Since then, he quickly emerged as a basketball sensation. The Warriors&#8217; front office made astute moves to strengthen the roster. The Warriors appointment of NBA legend Steve Kerr as head coach. It changed the dynamic of the league ever since. Kerr was able to bring the best of Stephen on the floor alongside bringing others into action. The team&#8217;s resurgence was driven by the dynamic duo of Curry and Klay Thompson. Along with the rise of Draymond Green as a top-tier defender, the team became a success. Kerr benefited from this as he employed smaller lineups. The organization put together a formidable team. Jun 16, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23), guard Klay Thompson (11) and guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after beating the Boston Celtics in game six of the 2022 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Soon Stephen won back-to-back MVP awards. Their rivalry with the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2015 to 1018 gave birth to a new era in basketball. After adding Kevin Durant into the mix, the team won three out of four championships in that time. Since 2019, the squad struggled for a bit but soon recovered to win the 2022 NBA championship. The Reason Behind the Golden State Warriors Being Called the Dubs The Warriors have a special nickname that resonates deeply with their Bay Area fanbase. They&#8217;re affectionately known as the &#8220;Dubs&#8221;. Their loyal supporters proudly call themselves &#8220;Dub Nation.&#8221; This nickname has an interesting origin story. It all started with a clever abbreviation where &#8220;Warriors&#8221; was shortened to &#8220;Ws&#8221;. This catchy shorthand eventually evolved into the beloved term &#8220;Dubs&#8221;. Golden State Warriors Ownership The current principal owner of the team is Joseph Steven Lacob, a successful entrepreneur. Joe&#8217;s started as a minor shareholder in the Boston Celtics back in 2006. However, in 2010, Lacob, together with Peter Guber, took possession of the franchise from Chris Cohan. The partners took over the Warriors with a significant investment of $450 million. Lacob&#8217;s ties with the squad go beyond being an owner. OAKLAND, CA &#8211; APRIL 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with team majority owner Joe Lacob while playing against the Denver Nuggets in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2013 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) Notably, he had been a dedicated season ticket holder for more than a decade before assuming ownership. Modest beginnings mark the 67-year-old&#8217;s background. A few financial obstacles initially prevented him from pursuing higher education. He had to face certain challenges due to his family&#8217;s monetary constraints. Lacob&#8217;s journey is marked by becoming a serial entrepreneur. 30 of his 50 investments have become notable success. Golden State Warriors Team Sponsor Rakuten&#8217;s logo graces the team&#8217;s jerseys. It happened as a result of a substantial financial investment by the company. The introduction of the logo onto the Warriors&#8217; jerseys took place back in 2017. Golden State Warriors on Social Media  Instagram @warriors  Twitter @warriors  Facebook @warriors  Website https://www.nba.com/warriors    Founded 1946  Owner Joe Lacob  President Brandon Schneider  Conference West  General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr.  Head Coach Steve Kerr  Sponsors Rakuten  Arena Chase Center  Championships 7  Conference Titles 7  Division Titles 12  Team Value $7 Billion

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Klay Thompson: Net worth, salary, endorsements</strong></h2>
Regarded as one of the best shooters in the game, Klay Alexander Thompson or Klay Thompson will be starting his 12th consecutive season for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-2019-20-golden-state-warriors-full-roster/">Golden State Warriors</a> in the 2022-23 NBA season. Unfortunately, he has missed out on two of these seasons due to injury. He played college basketball for three seasons with the Washington State Cougars before being picked by the Warriors in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft as the 11th overall pick.

Since then, he has been a consistent performer for the team, winning four <a href="https://www.nba.com/">NBA</a> Championships with them.

[caption id="attachment_886658" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-886658" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-01-10T041910Z_483940387_MT1USATODAY17481610_RTRMADP_3_NBA-CLEVELAND-CAVALIERS-AT-GOLDEN-STATE-WARRIORS.jpg" alt="Klay Thompson" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 9, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates his 1800th career three-point basket during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Klay Thompson suffered a torn ACL during the 2019 NBA Finals and missed the subsequent season. But as the shooting guard was gearing up for his return to the 2021 season, he tore his right Achilles tendon a month before the season opener, which again sidelined him for an entire year. After missing the first couple of months in the 2021-22 campaign, Klay played his game in 941 days against the Cavaliers.

While Thompson took some time to readjust to the game, he became a major part of the Warriors' run to their fourth championship in eight years. This continued his historic run of not losing a playoff series when healthy since the 2016 NBA Finals.
<h2>Major on-court achievements</h2>
4× NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018)

5× NBA All-Star (2015–2019)

NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2016)

2× All-NBA Third Team (2015, 2016)

NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2019)

NBA All-Rookie First Team (2012)

2× First-team All-Pac-10 (2010, 2011)
<h2 style="text-align: center">Klay Thompson Stats</h2>
Having returned mid-season to help Stephen Curry and the Warriors in the 2021-22 edition, Klay <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/thompkl01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">averaged</a> 20.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 32 regular season games.

In the Playoffs, Thompson averaged 19.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 22 games.

Throughout the course of his career, he has averaged 19.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 647 games.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Klay Thompson contract</h2>
Klay Thompson will be with the Warriors at least till the 2024 season as he <a href="https://www.si.com/nba/2019/07/01/klay-thompson-golden-state-warriors-free-agency-contract" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">inked</a> a massive $190 million extension deal back in the 2019 free agency. Thompson will earn a whopping salary of <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/klay-thompson-8062/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$40,600,080</a> for the 2022-23 season.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Klay Thompson Net Worth</h2>
<a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/klay-thompson-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Net Worth</a> derives that Klay Thompson's net worth is $70 million in 2022. Klay earns a fortune of his worth through his NBA salary, but <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/klay-thompson/?sh=885510c4272f" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forbes</a> also notified last year that the shooting guard made $17 million from endorsements last year.

According to Forbes, Thompson was the 22nd highest earning athlete in 2022 with earnings of $55 million.

[caption id="attachment_459173" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-459173" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1052723002-1.jpg" alt="Warriors' Klay Thompson" width="1920" height="1280" /> DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 21: Klay Thompson (11) of the Golden State Warriors watches a replay as the Denver Nuggets look to close out during the second half of the Nuggets' 100-98 win on Sunday, October 21, 2018. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Golden State Warriors at the Pepsi Center in Denver. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>Klay Thompson's endorsements</h2>
Being a popular figure in Basketball, Thompson has quite a few endorsement deals to his name. Out of his total worth of $55 million, Klay Thompson is estimated to have earned $17 million through endorsements. Panini, BodyArmor, Bevel, NERF, and Gillette are among the brands endorsed by Thompson.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td>Southern California</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td>6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td>100 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Endorsements
</strong></td>
<td>Panini, BodyArmor, Anta Sports Products, Electronic Arts, Gillette, NERF</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Marital status</strong></td>
<td>Unmarried</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Klay Thompson: Net worth, salary, endorsements Regarded as one of the best shooters in the game, Klay Alexander Thompson or Klay Thompson will be starting his 12th consecutive season for the Golden State Warriors in the 2022-23 NBA season. Unfortunately, he has missed out on two of these seasons due to injury. He played college basketball for three seasons with the Washington State Cougars before being picked by the Warriors in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft as the 11th overall pick. Since then, he has been a consistent performer for the team, winning four NBA Championships with them. Jan 9, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates his 1800th career three-point basket during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports Klay Thompson suffered a torn ACL during the 2019 NBA Finals and missed the subsequent season. But as the shooting guard was gearing up for his return to the 2021 season, he tore his right Achilles tendon a month before the season opener, which again sidelined him for an entire year. After missing the first couple of months in the 2021-22 campaign, Klay played his game in 941 days against the Cavaliers. While Thompson took some time to readjust to the game, he became a major part of the Warriors&#8217; run to their fourth championship in eight years. This continued his historic run of not losing a playoff series when healthy since the 2016 NBA Finals. Major on-court achievements 4× NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018) 5× NBA All-Star (2015–2019) NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2016) 2× All-NBA Third Team (2015, 2016) NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2019) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2012) 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (2010, 2011) Klay Thompson Stats Having returned mid-season to help Stephen Curry and the Warriors in the 2021-22 edition, Klay averaged 20.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 32 regular season games. In the Playoffs, Thompson averaged 19.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 22 games. Throughout the course of his career, he has averaged 19.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 647 games. Klay Thompson contract Klay Thompson will be with the Warriors at least till the 2024 season as he inked a massive $190 million extension deal back in the 2019 free agency. Thompson will earn a whopping salary of $40,600,080 for the 2022-23 season. Klay Thompson Net Worth Celebrity Net Worth derives that Klay Thompson&#8217;s net worth is $70 million in 2022. Klay earns a fortune of his worth through his NBA salary, but Forbes also notified last year that the shooting guard made $17 million from endorsements last year. According to Forbes, Thompson was the 22nd highest earning athlete in 2022 with earnings of $55 million. DENVER, CO &#8211; OCTOBER 21: Klay Thompson (11) of the Golden State Warriors watches a replay as the Denver Nuggets look to close out during the second half of the Nuggets&#8217; 100-98 win on Sunday, October 21, 2018. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Golden State Warriors at the Pepsi Center in Denver. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images) Klay Thompson&#8217;s endorsements Being a popular figure in Basketball, Thompson has quite a few endorsement deals to his name. Out of his total worth of $55 million, Klay Thompson is estimated to have earned $17 million through endorsements. Panini, BodyArmor, Bevel, NERF, and Gillette are among the brands endorsed by Thompson.  Age 32  Residence Southern California  Height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)  Weight 100 kg  Endorsements Panini, BodyArmor, Anta Sports Products, Electronic Arts, Gillette, NERF  Marital status Unmarried  &nbsp;

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Early Life</strong></h2>
Rudy Gobert was born on June 2026, 1992, in Saint-Quentin, France, to parents, Rudy Bourgarel and Corinne Gobert and his father is where he gets his French heritage from. But that isn't the sole inheritance. Rudy Bourgarel is a former basketball player who played at Marist College from 1985 to 1988 as a center. His commitments with the French menâ€™s national basketball team affected his chances of getting drafted by the NBA in 1989. The outcome "destroyed him," Rudy Jr. reveals. However, it was here, playing in Paris, that Rudy Sr. met Corinne Gobert.

Unfortunately, the family's time as one was short-lived. Three years after Rudy Gobert was born, his parents split. Bourgarel moved to Guadeloupe while Rudy stayed in Saint-Quentin with his mom, facing challenges as a mixed-race kid. Nonetheless, Gobert reveals he <em>"was never offended by it."</em> Instead, he seems to have channeled his focus on basketball when his father called every week, talking and teaching about the hoops.

It was ultimately in 2003 that Rudy Gobert started playing basketball. He initially joined the JSC St-Quentin club before transferring to the Saint-Quentin BB club. In 2007 then, Gobert joined Cholet Basket Training Centre, a club that plays for LNB Pro A. Three years later, he represented France in the <span style="font-weight: 400">FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship and finished as the team's best scorer and rebounder with 9.2 and 9 average respectively.Â </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Professional Career</h2>
<h4><b>Cholet (2011â€“2013)</b></h4>
Following his run at the Cholet training center, Rudy Gobert joined the junior team in 2009. A year later, he made the senior team debut, playing just one game to record 6 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 steal against Pau-Lacq-Orthez. In the 2011-12 season, he played 29 games for an average of 4.2 points and made it to 27 games the next campaign -- 2012-13 for an improved 8.4 ppg. Following this, Gobert made his way to the NBA.
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400">Â </span><b>Utah Jazz (2013â€“2022)</b></h4>
Rudy Gobert played 6 successful seasons with the Utah Jazz, helping the team and himself grow impressively in defensive ranking. He was the 27th overall pick in the 2013 draft by the Denver Nuggets but was traded to the Utah Jazz the very same night.<span style="font-weight: 400"> Entering the league, Gobert had a wingspan of 7'9'' which was registered as unprecedented. His nickname, "The Stifle Tower" thus came to be. He finished his rookie season having played 45 games averaging 2.3 points while also playing 8 games for Bakersfield Jam in the NBA G League. He averaged 13.9 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 0.4 assists.Â </span>

Gobert then came to be known as a crucial player in Jazz's defense when he replaced Enes Kanter and went on to lead the team's defense with 98.0. He also improved one of the worst teams in defensive ranking to top the table in 2014, post-break. This was followed by a four-year, $102 million contract extension, that made him the best-paid French athlete, in 2015-16 and then a $205 million 5-year contract --- the biggest for a center.

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In the process, Rudy Gobert earned the Defensive Player of the Year thrice, All-Star reserve thrice, and four All-NBA appearances. In 2019-20, He helped the team into the playoffs and proved an only formidable opponent for the likes of Nikola Jokic, dominant on both offense and defense. Averaging 15 points and 13 rebounds per game, Rudy came to be the face of the team while being considered the best screener in the NBA.

Gobert, who had wished to be 'the best big man' in his rookie year, finished his run with the Jazz, leading the league in rebounds and FG% with 14.7 and 71.3% respectively. He also earned his sixth straight NBA All-Defensive First Team spot before being traded off to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

<b>Minnesota Timberwolves (2022â€“present)</b>

Gobert was traded off to the Minnesota Timberwolves in July 2022 and debuted strong with 23 points and 16 rebounds against the OKC Thunder a few months later. In January 2023, the star center recorded his 9th 20/20 in a game against the LA Clippers with 25 points and 21 rebounds. That was the second one since joining the Timberwolves and last as of May 2025. He led the team to his 7th playoff averaging 13.4 points, and 11.6 rebounds.

The next year, Gobert earned his fourth DOPY title, leading the league with a rating of 104.4 while carrying the Timberwolves positioned No.1. His fourth title ties with Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace for the most in NBA history.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>National Team Career</strong></h2>
Rudy Gobert represents France on International stages and has been successful in acquiring a few medals but none gold. In 2011, he secured a bronze for the French in the <span style="font-weight: 400">FIBA Europe U-20 Championships after losing to Italy. The next year, France finished second in the FIBA U20 European Championship after falling to Lithuania.Â </span>

Then grown as a defensive prowess in the NBA, Rudy Gobert helped the team to a bronze at FIBA Basketball World Cup 2014. It was followed up by another third-place finish the next year at EuroBasket 2015 and the 2019 World Cup. The Olympics in 2021 and the EuroBasket 2022, however, brought along a silver.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Rudy Gobert Stats</h2>
<h4>Regular Season:</h4>
<ul>
 	<li>Games played: 757</li>
 	<li>Points per game: 12.7</li>
 	<li>Rebounds per game: 11.8</li>
 	<li>Assists per game: 2.1</li>
</ul>
<h4>Playoffs Season:</h4>
<ul>
 	<li>Games Played: 66</li>
 	<li>Points per game: 13.4</li>
 	<li>Rebounds per game: 11.2</li>
 	<li>Assists per game: 1.6</li>
</ul>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"><strong>Best Scoring Seasons</strong></p>

<ul class="list-disc pl-8 space-y-2 -mt-1">
 	<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">2018-19 (Utah): 15.9 ppg, 12.9 rpg, 2.3 bpg</li>
 	<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">2021-22 (Utah): 15.6 ppg, 14.7 rpg, 2.1 bpg</li>
 	<li class="whitespace-normal break-words">2019-20 (Utah): 15.1 ppg, 13.5 rpg, 2.0 bpg</li>
</ul>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Accolades and Legacy</h2>
7X NBA All-Defensive First Team - 2017-2022, 2024

4X Defensive Player of the Year - 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024

4Ã— All-NBA - 2017, 2019-2021

3X NBA All-Star 2020-2022

French Player of the Year - 2019

2022 NBA Rebounding leader - 14.7

2017Â NBA blocks leader - 2.6
<h2 style="text-align: center">Records</h2>
<ul>
 	<li>Most single-season dunks - 306</li>
 	<li>Fourth NBA Player to have 30 consecutive 10+ rebounds</li>
 	<li>Most rebounds for the JazzÂ in a game, with 28</li>
 	<li>First French-born to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year</li>
 	<li>Third player to win DOPY title four times</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Rudy Gobert off the court</h2>
Rudy Gobert is reportedly in a relationship with Julia Bonilla, who is also from France. She hosts a podcast called "Journey," while also being an artistic director and agent. The two revealed their relationship only in February 2024, when announcing pregnancy. They welcomed their firstborn, a son on May 6th, when the Wolves were to contest in the 2024 playoffs.

Moreover, Gobert also runs a non-profit organization, Rudy's Kids Foundation, to protect, empower, and improve the lives of kids. The foundation helps out charities whose mission is to ensure that kids have access to opportunities and resources. He also donated $500,000 to help COVID-19-affected people and those working in the services in 2020.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Net Worth and Endorsements</h2>
Celebrity Net Worth estimates Rudy Gobert's net worth to be $60 million with an average annual salary of $41 million. This arrives with his 5-year $205,000,002 contract with the Utah Jazz. He further owns an 11,000-square-foot house in Salt Lake City, purchased in 2017 for $3.9 million.

Gobert has endorsed about 7 brands so far in his career. The prominent ones happen to be Nike, Air Max Dominate, Yoplait, and Intenza Fitness, which reportedly bring him a million in earnings.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Social Media</h2>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rudygobert27/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://x.com/rudygobert27?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter,</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RudyGobert27">Facebook</a>
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<tbody>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">French</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Birth Date</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">June 26, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Place of Birth</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Saint-Quentin, France</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">7 feet 1 inch</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">258 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Wingspan</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">7 feet 9 inches</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Position</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Center</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">Unmarried</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Rudy Gobert

Early Life Rudy Gobert was born on June 2026, 1992, in Saint-Quentin, France, to parents, Rudy Bourgarel and Corinne Gobert and his father is where he gets his French heritage from. But that isn&#8217;t the sole inheritance. Rudy Bourgarel is a former basketball player who played at Marist College from 1985 to 1988 as a center. His commitments with the French menâ€™s national basketball team affected his chances of getting drafted by the NBA in 1989. The outcome &#8220;destroyed him,&#8221; Rudy Jr. reveals. However, it was here, playing in Paris, that Rudy Sr. met Corinne Gobert. Unfortunately, the family&#8217;s time as one was short-lived. Three years after Rudy Gobert was born, his parents split. Bourgarel moved to Guadeloupe while Rudy stayed in Saint-Quentin with his mom, facing challenges as a mixed-race kid. Nonetheless, Gobert reveals he &#8220;was never offended by it.&#8221; Instead, he seems to have channeled his focus on basketball when his father called every week, talking and teaching about the hoops. It was ultimately in 2003 that Rudy Gobert started playing basketball. He initially joined the JSC St-Quentin club before transferring to the Saint-Quentin BB club. In 2007 then, Gobert joined Cholet Basket Training Centre, a club that plays for LNB Pro A. Three years later, he represented France in the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship and finished as the team&#8217;s best scorer and rebounder with 9.2 and 9 average respectively.Â  Professional Career Cholet (2011â€“2013) Following his run at the Cholet training center, Rudy Gobert joined the junior team in 2009. A year later, he made the senior team debut, playing just one game to record 6 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 steal against Pau-Lacq-Orthez. In the 2011-12 season, he played 29 games for an average of 4.2 points and made it to 27 games the next campaign &#8212; 2012-13 for an improved 8.4 ppg. Following this, Gobert made his way to the NBA. Â Utah Jazz (2013â€“2022) Rudy Gobert played 6 successful seasons with the Utah Jazz, helping the team and himself grow impressively in defensive ranking. He was the 27th overall pick in the 2013 draft by the Denver Nuggets but was traded to the Utah Jazz the very same night. Entering the league, Gobert had a wingspan of 7&#8217;9&#8221; which was registered as unprecedented. His nickname, &#8220;The Stifle Tower&#8221; thus came to be. He finished his rookie season having played 45 games averaging 2.3 points while also playing 8 games for Bakersfield Jam in the NBA G League. He averaged 13.9 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 0.4 assists.Â  Gobert then came to be known as a crucial player in Jazz&#8217;s defense when he replaced Enes Kanter and went on to lead the team&#8217;s defense with 98.0. He also improved one of the worst teams in defensive ranking to top the table in 2014, post-break. This was followed by a four-year, $102 million contract extension, that made him the best-paid French athlete, in 2015-16 and then a $205 million 5-year contract &#8212; the biggest for a center. Jan 1, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) reacts after a basket against the LA Clippers in the fourth quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports In the process, Rudy Gobert earned the Defensive Player of the Year thrice, All-Star reserve thrice, and four All-NBA appearances. In 2019-20, He helped the team into the playoffs and proved an only formidable opponent for the likes of Nikola Jokic, dominant on both offense and defense. Averaging 15 points and 13 rebounds per game, Rudy came to be the face of the team while being considered the best screener in the NBA. Gobert, who had wished to be &#8216;the best big man&#8217; in his rookie year, finished his run with the Jazz, leading the league in rebounds and FG% with 14.7 and 71.3% respectively. He also earned his sixth straight NBA All-Defensive First Team spot before being traded off to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota Timberwolves (2022â€“present) Gobert was traded off to the Minnesota Timberwolves in July 2022 and debuted strong with 23 points and 16 rebounds against the OKC Thunder a few months later. In January 2023, the star center recorded his 9th 20/20 in a game against the LA Clippers with 25 points and 21 rebounds. That was the second one since joining the Timberwolves and last as of May 2025. He led the team to his 7th playoff averaging 13.4 points, and 11.6 rebounds. The next year, Gobert earned his fourth DOPY title, leading the league with a rating of 104.4 while carrying the Timberwolves positioned No.1. His fourth title ties with Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace for the most in NBA history. National Team Career Rudy Gobert represents France on International stages and has been successful in acquiring a few medals but none gold. In 2011, he secured a bronze for the French in the FIBA Europe U-20 Championships after losing to Italy. The next year, France finished second in the FIBA U20 European Championship after falling to Lithuania.Â  Then grown as a defensive prowess in the NBA, Rudy Gobert helped the team to a bronze at FIBA Basketball World Cup 2014. It was followed up by another third-place finish the next year at EuroBasket 2015 and the 2019 World Cup. The Olympics in 2021 and the EuroBasket 2022, however, brought along a silver. Rudy Gobert Stats Regular Season: Games played: 757 Points per game: 12.7 Rebounds per game: 11.8 Assists per game: 2.1 Playoffs Season: Games Played: 66 Points per game: 13.4 Rebounds per game: 11.2 Assists per game: 1.6 Best Scoring Seasons 2018-19 (Utah): 15.9 ppg, 12.9 rpg, 2.3 bpg 2021-22 (Utah): 15.6 ppg, 14.7 rpg, 2.1 bpg 2019-20 (Utah): 15.1 ppg, 13.5 rpg, 2.0 bpg  Accolades and Legacy 7X NBA All-Defensive First Team &#8211; 2017-2022, 2024 4X Defensive Player of the Year &#8211; 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024 4Ã— All-NBA &#8211; 2017, 2019-2021 3X NBA All-Star 2020-2022 French Player of the Year &#8211; 2019 2022 NBA Rebounding leader &#8211; 14.7 2017Â NBA blocks leader &#8211; 2.6 Records Most single-season dunks &#8211; 306 Fourth NBA Player to have 30 consecutive 10+ rebounds Most rebounds for the JazzÂ in a game, with 28 First French-born to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year Third player to win DOPY title four times Rudy Gobert off the court Rudy Gobert is reportedly in a relationship with Julia Bonilla, who is also from France. She hosts a podcast called &#8220;Journey,&#8221; while also being an artistic director and agent. The two revealed their relationship only in February 2024, when announcing pregnancy. They welcomed their firstborn, a son on May 6th, when the Wolves were to contest in the 2024 playoffs. Moreover, Gobert also runs a non-profit organization, Rudy&#8217;s Kids Foundation, to protect, empower, and improve the lives of kids. The foundation helps out charities whose mission is to ensure that kids have access to opportunities and resources. He also donated $500,000 to help COVID-19-affected people and those working in the services in 2020. Net Worth and Endorsements Celebrity Net Worth estimates Rudy Gobert&#8217;s net worth to be $60 million with an average annual salary of $41 million. This arrives with his 5-year $205,000,002 contract with the Utah Jazz. He further owns an 11,000-square-foot house in Salt Lake City, purchased in 2017 for $3.9 million. Gobert has endorsed about 7 brands so far in his career. The prominent ones happen to be Nike, Air Max Dominate, Yoplait, and Intenza Fitness, which reportedly bring him a million in earnings. Social Media Instagram, Twitter, Facebook  Nationality French  Birth Date June 26, 1992  Place of Birth Saint-Quentin, France  Height 7 feet 1 inch  Weight 258 lbs  Wingspan 7 feet 9 inches  Position Center  Marital Status Unmarried