It’s anecdotal but the Curry-Poole-Thompson trio became on Saturday evening the second trio in history to each accumulate at least 200 3-point baskets in the same season. Before them, only James Harden, Ryan Anderson and Eric Gordon had done so much, and that was in 2017.
In the wake of the Warriors but also the Rockets of Mike D’Antoni, the 3-pointer has taken a huge place in the current NBA, and for ten years, we have become accustomed to talking about the “Splash Brothers” for describe the duo composed of Stephen Curry And Klay Thompson.
Together again for a year, the two All-Stars have resumed their good habits, and this season, they are number 1 and 2 for 3-pointers scored with 4.9 award-winning shots per game for Stephen Curry, and 4.3 for Klay Thompson. An efficiency and a regularity that impress the observers, but also the two friends.
“It’s very inspiring, and I know we still have a lot of basketball ahead of us to continue this trend” recognizes Klay Thompson. “It’s really nice and it’s just a testament to our hard work, our longevity and our drive to achieve great things, because that’s what it takes to achieve it. »
Klay Thompson soon in the Top 10
For Klay Thompson, the longevity of Stephen Curry is exemplary since the record holder for 3-point shots does not weaken, despite the weight of the years. “When you want to settle for the long term in the NBA, being at your best every day is a huge commitment, and I think Steph embodies it better than anyone. »
MVP of the 2022 Finals, Stephen Curry throws the ball back to his alter ego, and he pays tribute to his ability to bounce back after almost three years away from the field.
With 285 3-point baskets for the current season, Klay Thompson has already broken his career record! “It’s a tribute to what he went through, and to his return. He’s set a new career high this year for 3-pointers, and it’s no surprise. But it’s amazing to know that he continues to push the limits of what he can accomplish on the pitch. »
Despite two white seasons, Klay Thompson ranks 11th in the ranking of the most prolific 3-point shooters. He misses 24 baskets awarded to integrate the Top 10, and he could integrate it by the end of the season, on the condition of planting six per game. It will be complicated, but not impossible.
