Klay Thompson Blames Warriors Coach Steve Kerr for Spoiling Record Night 5 Years Ago

Certain moments in the NBA history remain unforgettable, as the fans and players alike hold them dear. One such instance took place 5 years ago when Klay Thompson came into his own for the Golden State Warriors. Reflecting on it recently, though, the shooting guard blamed Steve Kerr for spoiling his big occasion.

His words revealed insights into his thoughts on the iconic moment. As a new season approaches, the comments shed the spotlight on an interesting dynamic.

What did Klay Thompson say about Steve Kerr?

The Warriors superstar paid a visit to China a month back. The franchise released a video capturing each moment from that trip, revealing the interactions. There, Klay looked at custom-made shoes that highlighted his individual achievements in the NBA. One of them paid tribute to his memorable 14 3-pointer game against the Chicago Bulls.

The shoe consisted of 14 triangles in its design as a symbolic gesture to his performance in 2018. Upon witnessing that, the 33-year-old regretfully stated, “Would have been 20”. He then mockingly blamed the head coach Kerr, saying, “If Steve Kerr didn’t take me out of the game”.

Thompson indirectly acknowledged how that moment would remain his once-in-a-lifetime achievement. Despite his team winning the match, he showcased his regret at not being able to go all the way. That happened due to a decision from Steve that affected the 5-time All-Stat’s rhythm on an unthinkable night.

What exactly happened in that match?

The Dubs landed in Chicago five years ago for their eighth game of the season. By the end, they registered a comfortable 149-124 victory, thanks to the red-hot form of Klay. Thompson took over the game from the first quarter as he scored 36 points in the first half itself with 10 3-pointers.

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In the third quarter, his free-flowing scoring continued as he scored 4 more to reach 52 points. This broke Stephen Curry’s record of most three-pointers in a game of 13. With nearly five minutes left in that quarter, Kerr decided to bench the Splash Brother to protect him from exhaustion.

He stunned the NBA with his 27-minute performance as he went 18-for-29 from the field. Describing the night as “one of the best feelings in basketball,” the 4-time champion produced yet another iconic instance. His record stands tall to date, even after five years. Moments like that are nearly impossible to recreate. That’s why he regretted missing out on not going all the way till the last minute of the game.

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