Warriors’ Stephen Curry admits to ‘thinking about Klay’ during historic game vs. Grizzlies
On Tuesday night, it seemed like Stephen Curry was well on his way to breaking the NBA record for made threes in a single game during the Golden State Warriors’ 134-125 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. In the first half, Curry already had eight triples, so he needed to drain seven more to usurp Klay Thompson, his former teammate and forever Splash Brother, and be the record-holder once more.
However, Curry wasn’t able to keep up the pace from beyond the arc, finishing with “just” 12 made threes on the night en route to finishing with 52 points. But all throughout the game, one name echoed over and over in the Warriors star’s mind, as he was well aware that he was in hot pursuit of the record his former backcourt mate is holding.
“The first two threes of the fourth quarter, I definitely was thinking about Klay. Chicago. This is as close as I’ve been with the amount of time left. After that, reality check. We had to win the game. You don’t want to sabotage anything,” Curry said in his postgame interview with the NBC Sports Bay Area commentary crew.
By the time the fourth quarter came around, Curry already had 11 triples. He checked back into the game at the 7:58 mark of the period and proceeded to miss his first two three-point attempts of the quarter. And with the Grizzlies hanging tough, there was no room for Curry to chase the record, as that would have meant forcing a lot of bad shots.
Nevertheless, the Warriors regrouped, Curry decided to drive a few times, and even nailed a corner triple late in the game that gave him his 12th trey of the contest. But that was as far as Curry could take his chase, and Thompson still reigns in terms of single-game three-point supremacy by nailing 14 triples all the way back on October 29, 2018.
Steph Curry Drops a Surprising Revelation on Klay Thompson That Has Fans Shocked 😱🔗
In a recent interview, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry dropped a bombshell revelation on his long-time teammate Klay Thompson that left fans and the basketball world in utter disbelief. The duo, known for their dynamic chemistry on the court, has been the backbone of the Warriors’ success for years, dominating the NBA with their sharpshooting and unselfish play. But what Curry shared about their relationship and future plans caught everyone by surprise.
During a casual sit-down, Steph revealed that, despite their long-running partnership, there’s one thing Klay has never known about him—until now. Curry, with his usual relaxed demeanor, confessed to Klay that he almost didn’t end up with the Warriors back in 2011.
“I’m gonna be honest with you, Klay,” Curry began, looking directly at Thompson, “there were moments during the 2011 draft process when I didn’t think I was going to end up in Golden State. In fact, I almost got traded to another team before I ever got to play a game with you.”
Klay’s face lit up with shock as he turned to Curry. “Wait, what? I had no idea!” Klay exclaimed, clearly taken aback by the revelation.
Steph went on to explain that prior to the Warriors selecting him with the 7th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, there were serious trade discussions about moving him to a different franchise. According to Curry, there was a moment where the Warriors were considering trading him to another team, which would’ve ultimately separated the dynamic duo before it even started.
“Looking back now, it’s crazy to think about it. I was nearly moved in that trade. But, luckily for both of us, the deal fell through,” Curry continued. “If it had gone through, we might never have played together, and the Warriors’ success might look very different today.”
This shocking admission stunned not only Klay Thompson, but also fans who’ve watched the pair dominate the NBA together for so long. The two have been inseparable on the court, and their relationship has been the foundation of one of the most successful eras in Warriors history. Their chemistry, dubbed the “Splash Brothers,” has helped the team secure multiple NBA championships, and the idea that they could have been split up before it even began seemed almost unthinkable.
For Warriors fans, this revelation was a reminder of how fragile the makeup of an NBA team can be, and how certain decisions—like that failed trade—shaped the history of a franchise. It also highlighted the importance of trust and timing in building a championship-caliber team.
Klay, visibly in awe of what he’d just learned, laughed and joked, “Man, I can’t even imagine what this team would have been like without you, bro. We’ve had some great moments. Thank God that trade didn’t happen!”
The timing of Curry’s revelation also sparked a broader conversation about the future of the Warriors and their legacy. Many fans began to wonder what the NBA landscape would have looked like if Curry had been traded away or if Thompson had ended up with a different team. Would the Warriors have still won multiple titles? Would Curry’s reputation have been shaped by a different team? These are questions that, thankfully for Golden State, will never be answered—but it’s a fascinating thought nonetheless.
As fans reacted on social media, many expressed their disbelief, with some joking that Curry’s almost-trade was the ultimate “what if” scenario. “I can’t even imagine the Warriors without Steph and Klay together,” one fan tweeted. “That revelation just shows how things could’ve gone in a completely different direction.”
For now, though, the Warriors’ dynasty continues with Curry and Klay leading the charge. And while this surprise revelation might have caught Klay off guard, it was another reminder of just how special their journey has been—one that was almost derailed before it even started, but ultimately became one of the most iconic partnerships in NBA history.
The “Splash Brothers” are not just a duo on the court; they’ve become the heart and soul of the Warriors’ dynasty. And fans are grateful that, despite the trade rumors and near-misses, the basketball world got to witness their incredible partnership unfold in the most magical way possible.
