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Ranking the Top 5 games of Klay Thompson’s career

By Josh Cornelissen

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 30: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after hitting a three-point basket in Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on May 30, 2016 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - MAY 30: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after hitting a three-point basket in Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on May 30, 2016 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MAY 28: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors drives against Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in game six of the Western Conference Finals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena on May 28, 2016 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Top 5 games of Klay Thompson’s career: 1. Game 6 Klay downs Thunder

Multiple times on this list you have seen Klay Thompson’s performance in a Game 6 highlighted. He developed a reputation for always showing up in a Game 6 when the Warriors needed him the most.

Three times during their title run, the Warriors fell behind 3-2 in a series, and all three times Thompson stepped up and carried his team with all-time performances.

The first, most impactful time was in the 2016 Western Conference Finals when the Warriors were clawing back from a 3-1 deficit to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and the Thunder came out swinging, not wanting to play a Game 7 in Oakland at Oracle Arena. They led by eight points after three quarters and Steph Curry was just 6-for-16 from the floor.

Then the fourth quarter happened. Klay came out guns blazing, hitting three consecutive three-pointers to open the 4th quarter. With two minutes to go in the game, Andre Iguodala tied things up at 101.

Then 30 seconds later it was Klay nailing the go-ahead three-pointer to put them up 104-101, a lead they would hang on to, forcing Game 7, and an eventual series victory.

In total it was 41 points, including a playoff record of 11 three-pointers in a must-win game against a fearsome opponent. Game 6 Klay was born.

Klay Thompson is not just a beloved Warriors player, but he is a legitimate star with some of the most iconic moments and records in NBA history.

This team has not been the same without him for the past 2.5 years, and it will be an emotional moment when he takes the court on Sunday.

941 days. Welcome back, Klay.

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