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Klay Thompson named NBA All-Star for the fifth straight season

BySimon Hannig|
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 16: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he was called for a foul against the New Orleans Pelicans at ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2019 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, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 16: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he was called for a foul against the New Orleans Pelicans at ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2019 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)

Golden State Warriors’ guard Klay Thompson has made his fifth straight All-Star appearance.

The NBA announced Thursday night that Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson was named an All-Star reserve. This will be Thompson fifth All-Star appearance, all coming within the last five years.

Thompson is averaging 21.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks per game. He is shooting 46.2 percent from the field and 37.9 percent from three. His numbers aren’t the best of his career, but they are on pace for another outstanding season.

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For Thompson, this is a huge moment. Early on during the season, he was struggling mightily, especially from three. He has turned it on lately on both sides of his game, which has also elevated the Warriors level of play.

Thompson, despite struggling early on during the season was still a no-doubter to make it to the All-Star game. He is a franchise cornerstone for the Warriors, and he would be a franchise player for any other team in the league.

Thompson joins his Warriors teammates — Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant for the All-Star game in Charlotte, North Carolina.

There has been quite the controversy surrounding Thompson lately. The shooting guard reportedly claimed that he’d be interested in joining the Lakers this offseason if he was not maxed by the Warriors.

Durant and Thompson could shake up the Warriors roster in 2020. They’ll both be up for new contracts and could completely destroy the team’s dynasty. On the other hand, they could continue to keep the dynasty going strong if they decided to return.

The Warriors will only have space for one max contract. It might be Klay Thompson, it might be Kevin Durant. At the end of the day, we’ll have to wait till June to see what the Golden State Warriors will do regarding their free-agent superstars.

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