How does Klay Thompson's age compare to other elite shooting guards in the league?

Modified Dec 19, 2022 07:19 GMT

Klay Thompson is regarded as one of the best shooters to step foot on the court. He is currently shooting 41.5% from behind the arc in his career. Interestingly, Thompson's three-point percentage is higher than two all-time shooting greats, Ray Allen and Reggie Miller. With that being said, some fans still find it weird that Klay never made the NBA 75 list.

Nevertheless, Klay Thompson will surely make it to the Basketball Hall of Fame one day. Thompson is one half of the famous "Splash Brothers" alongside teammate Steph Curry. He and Curry have made history with their mind-boggling shooting prowess. Now that Klay is in his early 30s, how does he fare with the NBA's shooting guard stars today?

Let's take a closer look at Klay Thompson's age and compare it to the current elite shooting guards.

#4 Devin Booker (26 Years Old)

According to NBC Sports, Devin Booker is considered the best shooting guard today. Some fans may disagree, considering that Booker can sometimes be inconsistent with his game. But once he's in the zone, he's definitely difficult to stop. His most recent game against the New Orleans Pelicans proved Booker could be great. Devin scored 58 points and shot 60% from the field.

As of December 18, Devin Booker is averaging 28 points, 5.8 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game.

#3 Jaylen Brown (26 Years Old)

Jaylen Brown is currently the Boston Celtics' second option. Luckily for the Celtics, Brown delivers the role well. He and Jayson Tatum are Boston's one-two punch at the moment. So far, Jaylen has only been named an All-Star once in his career, back in the 2020-2021 season. Given the numbers he's been putting up recently, fans should expect to see him in the All-Star game this season.

After suffering a loss to the Orlando Magic last night, Jaylen Brown is now averaging 26.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game.

#2 Donovan Mitchell (26 Years Old)

Los Angeles Lakers v Cleveland Cavaliers

If anyone should be at the top of the shooting guard list in today's NBA, it should be Donovan Mitchell. Since getting sent to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Mitchell has been spectacular for the team. The league was already aware of his talents during his time with the Utah Jazz. However, since coming to Cleveland, Donovan has managed to shift gears and become greater.

As of December 18, Donovan Mitchell helped the Cavs secure a top seed in the East. They currently sit in the third seed with a record of 20-11. Mitchell is leading the team with his averages of 29.5 points, 4.6 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game.

#1 Klay Thompson (32 Years Old)

Despite already being in his 30s, Klay Thompson is still ranked among the top 10 shooting guards in the NBA today. In fact, Thompson is the most decorated player on NBC Sports' list. Ranked at number six, Klay is a four-time NBA Champion, a five-time All-Star, has two All-NBA selections and one All-Defensive Team selection.

Klay Thompson is struggling to get back to his old form this season. Despite those difficulties, Thompson is still putting up solid numbers. As of December 18, KT is averaging 18.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.