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Discover Klay Thompson: The Splash Brother Who Shot for the Stars A Biography for Kids
Discover Klay Thompson: The Splash Brother Who Shot for the Stars A Biography for Kids By Ace CarterSplash into the amazing true story of Klay Thompson, the chill kid from a basketball-lovingfamily who grew up in sunny Southern California, honed his silky smooth shot on high schoolcourts, and became one of the NBA's greatest three-point snipers and a four-time championwith the Golden State Warriors! Perfect for young readers ages 8-12, this fun-filled biographyfollows Klay from his birth in Los Angeles in 1990-raised by NBA dad Mychal Thompson, volleyball star mom Julie, and athletic brothers Mychel and Trayce-through backyard familygames, high school championships at Santa Margarita, and a record-breaking college career atWashington State University.
Join the excitement as Klay gets drafted 11th overall by the Warriors in 2011, teams up withSteph Curry to form the legendary "Splash Brothers, " and helps turn the team into a dynastywith their first title in 2015 against LeBron James and the Cavaliers. Feel the thrills of backto-back championships in 2017 and 2018, epic playoff battles against rivals like the Rocketsand Lakers, and Klay's incredible comeback in 2022 after missing two seasons due to a tornACL and Achilles-proving perseverance and bold plays lead to ultimate triumphs! But Klay'sstory isn't just about buckets and banners-it's about his laid-back vibe, love for boating onLake Tahoe with his bulldogs Rocco and Astro, strong family bonds, and giving back throughthe Thompson Family Foundation, which supports youth education, health, and communityprograms.
Packed with cool "Did You Know?" facts (like how Klay scored an NBA-record 37 points in asingle quarter!), vibrant illustrations for each chapter, and motivational life lessons onteamwork, adaptability, overcoming setbacks, and uplifting others, this book shows kids thattrue success includes fun, family, and helping those around you. Whether you're a youngshooter dreaming of the big leagues or just love a great underdog story, Klay's journey willinspire you to stay loyal to your passions, adapt to challenges, and shoot for the stars.
Grabyour ball and get ready-your splash adventure starts now!
Join the excitement as Klay gets drafted 11th overall by the Warriors in 2011, teams up withSteph Curry to form the legendary "Splash Brothers, " and helps turn the team into a dynastywith their first title in 2015 against LeBron James and the Cavaliers. Feel the thrills of backto-back championships in 2017 and 2018, epic playoff battles against rivals like the Rocketsand Lakers, and Klay's incredible comeback in 2022 after missing two seasons due to a tornACL and Achilles-proving perseverance and bold plays lead to ultimate triumphs! But Klay'sstory isn't just about buckets and banners-it's about his laid-back vibe, love for boating onLake Tahoe with his bulldogs Rocco and Astro, strong family bonds, and giving back throughthe Thompson Family Foundation, which supports youth education, health, and communityprograms.
Packed with cool "Did You Know?" facts (like how Klay scored an NBA-record 37 points in asingle quarter!), vibrant illustrations for each chapter, and motivational life lessons onteamwork, adaptability, overcoming setbacks, and uplifting others, this book shows kids thattrue success includes fun, family, and helping those around you. Whether you're a youngshooter dreaming of the big leagues or just love a great underdog story, Klay's journey willinspire you to stay loyal to your passions, adapt to challenges, and shoot for the stars.
Grabyour ball and get ready-your splash adventure starts now!
