Klay Thompson Left Emotional in the Locker Room as Teammates Cheered After He Became Only the Third Player to Set an Impressive Record

After struggling with injuries in the past few seasons, Klay Thompson has truly come back this season. Thompson’s comeback started last season as he played a major role in the Golden State Warriors‘ impressive title run. The four-time NBA champion continued his good form this season despite the controversies and struggles of the team. In the final regular season game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Klay set a major record and was seen to get emotional in the locker room.

Few gave the five-time NBA All-Star and the Warriors any chance last year. But the Dubs beat all odds and clinched their fourth ring in eight years. Despite a poor start to the season this year, the Warriors have booked their playoff spot finishing sixth in the Western Conference.

Klay Thompson was left emotional in the locker room after brilliant feat

Klay Thompson proved his doubters wrong with a major comeback this season. The sharpshooter became only the third player in NBA history to make 300 three-pointers in a regular season, joining teammate Stephen Curry and James Harden.

After the win against the Portland Trail Blazers, head coach Steve Kerr talked about Thompson’s achievement in the locker room and gave him the game ball. Every Golden State Warriors player showed their love for the shooting guard and he looked emotional soaking it all in.

As soon as Kerr called Klay’s name, his teammates started cheering. The head coach then wanted to know how many three-pointers he made in the game. He was impressed that Thompson made the record as early in the first quarter. Kerr said, “You got it out of the way early.” He added, “300 threes. Only the third guy to ever do it right?”

The Dubs boss then tossed the ball to the shooting guard which was met with a huge round of applause from his teammates. Thompson looked very emotional as he held the game ball.

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Fans are happy about Thompson’s comeback

NBA fans are happy for Klay Thompson as he broke the 300 three-pointers record. As the video of an emotional Thompson was shared on YouTube by a fan channel, fans expressed their happiness. Here are some reactions:

“Well deserved!! Klay is a truly warrior!!”

“As soon as he caught that ball and looked at it you can see how happy he is inside”

“No one deserves it more than Klay! I was emotional during the game for him??”

“I love you Klay. You proved the haters and doubters wrong and you inspired us all. What a Legend.”

“I am so happy for him he deserves it”

“bro im gonna cry, at the end its such a pure moment”

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Given Thompson’s comeback from two major injuries, it is understandable why fans were also emotional about his comeback.