Why Klay Thompson is absolutely a Top 75 player ever

The NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team has been a major topic of discussion across the basketball landscape over the past week. Dwight Howard, Kyrie Irving, and Vince Carter were all notable snubs from the team. Though the glaring omission of Golden State Warriors guard, Klay Thompson shocked me the most.

The list of 75 players commemorating the League’s 75th season was met with much anticipation prior to the release. However, with the selections, came controversy over certain inclusions and raised eyebrows over certain names left off the team.

Klay Thompson, one of the key members of multiple championships for the Golden State Warriors, was snubbed from the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

Apparently, the second half of the Splash Brother’s absence came as quite a shock to Thompson himself – he quickly went to Instagram to voice his dismay, posting the message: “Maybe I’m just naive in my ability to play basketball, but in my head, I’m top 75 all-time.”

Perhaps his two-year absence from the game has clouded the judgment of some. Though make no mistake about it, Klay Thompson is absolutely a top 75 player ever. Here are some reasons why.