Klay Thompson Can Make NBA History In Warriors-Kings Game

On Friday evening, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors will face off against the Sacramento Kings (in Sacramento) for their second game of the season.

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The Warriors are coming off a 108-104 loss to the Phoenix Suns, and the entire team shot just 35.6% from the field.

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In Friday's game, Thompson has a chance to make NBA history, as he is only six three-pointers away from passing Jamal Crawford for tenth on the all-time three-pointers made list.

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Thompson has made 2,216 three-pointers, while Crawford (who is retired) made 2,221 over 20 seasons in the NBA.

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Thompson has proven to be among the best three-point shooters ever and has shot 41.6% from the three-point range for his career.

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Last year, he made 6+ three-pointers in 18 games, so there is a real chance he could move ahead of Crawford by the end of the game.

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Thompson was the 11th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft out of Washington State, and has spent his entire career with Golden State.

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He has has helped them win the four NBA Championships (and make the NBA Finals six times) over the previous nine seasons.

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The five-time All-Star has career averages of 19.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while shooting 45.5% from the field and 41.6% from the three-point range in 717 regular season games.

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