Klay Thompson may be one of the NBA’s best shooters, but his attempt at a game-tying heave as time expired during the Warriors' loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday became the butt of some jokes.
After Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson missed a free throw that would have sealed the win, the Warriors went into scramble mode, racing the ball up the floor to Thompson to get off a potential game-tying shot before the buzzer sounded. The Warriors executed well, getting Thompson a look on the move heading toward the basket near the three-point line in the three seconds they had to go the length of the floor.
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But Thompson seemed to not get a good grip on the ball as he tried floating it towards the rim, and the shot fell way short of the basket. All Thompson could do is throw up his hands in frustration as Denver officially handed Golden State its second loss in three games.
Here’s a look at the rough attempt:
KLAY THOMPSON LMAOOO pic.twitter.com/FdcswWlmxK
— ᴅ ʀ ᴇ ᴡ (@FeelLikeDrew) November 9, 2023
Ouch.
Of course, the loss was certainly not Thompson’s fault. Stephen Curry missed a very good look at the rim on the possession before that would have tied the game, and Chris Paul’s pass to Thompson on that final play was a bit in front of him, causing him to have to scramble ahead to grab the ball and shoot quickly. But that didn’t stop fans from having fun at his expense after his rough attempt.
Boi if you ever played organized basketball this is one of the worst feelings ever 🤣😂🤣 https://t.co/KlSz6Mt2nA
— ÑâtęTheGreat (@NAT3HILL) November 9, 2023
he's so washed https://t.co/BUqwRUCwzr
— ️️️️roadman (@badmanmontty) November 9, 2023
https://t.co/HJPi2ZLnAB pic.twitter.com/vrPnz5DDkV
— m (3-6) (@kidsseesghostt) November 9, 2023
Lmaooo bruh he finished https://t.co/ccFwXBqn7p
— Tan4️⃣ (@tan530) November 9, 2023
Klay so washed lmao https://t.co/3MwRz3wrgy
— HIM Hardaway (@Deejayy409) November 9, 2023
