Attend a Golden State Warriors game, and you’ll notice that the Chase Center is filled with several No. 11 jerseys.
Warriors star Klay Thompson is adored by many fans. When combined with former NBA MVP Stephen Curry, he forms half of the team’s elite backcourt. Curry and Thompson, dubbed the “Splash Brothers,” have wowed fans all across the league.Attend a Golden State Warriors game, and you’ll notice that the Chase Center is filled with several No. 11 jerseys.
Warriors star Klay Thompson is adored by many fans. When combined with former NBA MVP Stephen Curry, he forms half of the team’s elite backcourt. Curry and Thompson, dubbed the “Splash Brothers,” have wowed fans all across the league.
Have you ever pondered, though, what their jerseys mean? We are aware that Curry wears the same number in the league—30—as his father, Dell.
However, what about Thompson?
Mychal, his father, was an NBA player for multiple teams. Nonetheless, during his 12-year career, he wore No. 43.
The Warriors responded to that query on Tuesday with a unique video. On Thompson’s birthday, the Warriors revealed the real tale behind the number, as told by teammate Draymond Green.
In the video, Green stated, “There is a tale behind every number and a name behind them both.
Thompson’s story started when he moved into the neighborhood in California and lived in the eleventh house on the eleventh lane. Thompson is in his eleventh season with the team and was selected eleventh overall in the 2024 NBA Draft.
The significance of the number stems from Thompson’s achievements. He is a five-time All-Star and three-time NBA champion. Over his career, he has averaged 19.4 points and a 41.8 three-point shooting percentage.
