Steph Curry Stays Silent as Warriors React to Klay Thompson’s Bold IG Post Honoring Reggie Miller

Klay Thompson donned the No. 11 jersey during his 12 NBA seasons with the Golden State Warriors. But with his transfer to the Dallas Mavericks this season, that changed to No. 31. Surely, it is not something that you have given much attention to. But the point is that Klay did not choose this number out of nowhere. That was his way of honoring his childhood idol Reggie Miller, who donned the same number during his 18-year career with the Pacers.

“I watched so much footage of Reggie [Miller] coming off screens as a teenager. His ability to make game-winning shots, that’s the most inspiring thing to see as a shooter because he had no fear, whether he made or missed the shot. He was going to live or die by it,” Thompson said. In the same press conference, Klay also spelled out a desire: “I thought I’d have a chance to pass him in 3s made, so that’d be a cool way to honor someone who paved the way for a shooter like me.” That became a reality during the Mavericks’ 105-99 loss to the Timberwolves.

As Klay knocked down a three-pointer at the 8:49 mark of the fourth quarter, he passed Miller on the NBA’s all-time 3-pointers made list, reaching 2,562 threes—now fifth in league history. To celebrate passing his idol, he held onto the game ball from that Christmas Day game. He also plans to send Miller a signed jersey. But something that must have raised a few eyebrows is his Instagram post mentioning Miller.

“One of my favorite memories along this journey was working out for the Knicks in June 2011, and Donnie Walsh told me how much I reminded him of Reggie . That meant the world to me and inspired me to never stop shooting . Salute to the greatest to ever shoot it @reggiemillertnt ! Thanks for the blueprint OG !” Klay wrote, posting three snaps showcasing him and Miller together. But wait, what did we just hear? He called Miller the greatest despite playing alongside Steph Curry who tops the all-time 3’s list? Well, Klay’s connection to Miller is probably too strong, and that goes back to the days when he did not even join the NBA.

Miller visited Pepperdine to recruit Klay’s older brother, Mychel. Klay, then 17, had a memorable ping-pong match with the legend. “He skunked me 7-0,” Thompson told The Athletic. “To see that competitive side of him — I was 17 — it was really cool,” Klay told The Athletic after surpassing Miller. Not just that, Miller seems to be somewhat imprinted in Klay’s mind.

“I loved Reggie Miller growing up. I watched his film and game-winners my whole life. He’s always inspired me to shoot the ball and be a killer. It’s just surreal. Talk about times I prayed for. I prayed for times like that,” Klay said. One game that Klay will probably never forget is one of Miller’s most famous plays, from the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals against the Chicago Bulls.

“I still have that image of him in the East finals, pushing off (Michael Jordan), curling off the right wing and cashing that 3,” Thompson said. That shot in the final second of Game 4 sent Miller jumping for joy in a 96-94 Pacers victory. “I mean, that’s how I model my game after, just being able to space the floor. You can’t leave me open like you (couldn’t) Reggie,” Klay had said. Yes, Klay does compare himself with Miller and in the past he has been pretty direct about that.

“My style resembles that of Reggie Miller. I call myself the modern-day Reggie,” Miller had said to NBA TV host Steve Smith last year. Looks like, Klay is just so awestruck with Miller that anyone else hardly comes close to that. But did it sting Curry somewhere? Many of Klay’s former teammates congratulated him on the same post but not Curry. Andrew Wiggins, Zaza Pachulia, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Matt Barnes. The list goes on but nothing from the man, who is often referred to as the greatest shooter these days.

Current and former Warriors teammates congratulated Klay Thompson

Zaza Pachulia, Klay’s ex-teammate at Golden State commented, “Half of them from my screens😉Congrats bro✊🏽”. Zaza was known for his hard screens and physical play, setting up opportunities for shooters like Klay to shine. It’s a playful nod to their time together on the Warriors, showing the bond they share. Another one of his teammates at the Warriors, Matt Barnes wrote, “This is with two seasons lost to injuries” adds an important layer of context to Klay Thompson’s incredible achievement.

After suffering back-to-back injuries that sidelined him for two full seasons, Thompson’s comeback to elite form has been nothing short of remarkable. Barnes reminds us the resilience and mental toughness Thompson has shown, bouncing back from adversity to reach this milestone.

Wiggins’ comment, “Elite *fire*” and Trayce Jackson-Davis’s “🔥🔥🔥” might seem like quick reactions, but they carry a lot of weight, especially coming from current Warriors players. Wiggins, who shared the court with  Thompson, knows firsthand the dedication and skill it takes to perform at such a high level. His use of “elite” isn’t just a throwaway compliment—it’s a testament to Klay’s ability to remain one of the game’s premier sharpshooters.

Festus Ezeli’s comment, “Splash!!! Keep climbing bro,” reflects the camaraderie and deep respect shared among former teammates. As someone who celebrated championships alongside Thompson during their time with the Warriors, Ezeli knows better than most what it takes to thrive under the bright lights. By “Splash!!!,” Ezeli pays homage to Klay’s identity as one-half of the iconic “Splash Brothers,” a duo that revolutionized modern basketball with their historic three-point shooting.

The comments from Dorell Wright and Alfonzo McKinnie—”Congrats bro. Keep it going” and “Congrats G 🙌🏾,” respectively—are simple yet meaningful tributes from former teammates who understand the grind it takes to achieve greatness.