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আমি understand. 2020-এরপরই NBA-এর ‘হিট’দেখতে शুরু करলেন। Klay Thompson-এর “স্প্লাশ” -এরভাবে 3-পয়ntগুলি—আপনি ‘অসম্ভব’ভাবেওকথা।কিন্তু “2018–19-এঅবস্থানগতভাবেঅজস্‍র”—দিয়েছিল?

আমি Python & Synergy Sports data -এ using player efficiency analysis -এ years spent. Let’s cut through the noise.

Hype-er Numbers

2018–19: Klay avg 21.5 PPG, 44.7% from three, ~35 min/game – and one of only three players to attempt >500 threes.

But here’s the catch: he wasn’t just shooting — he was elite on defense too. His DWS ranked top 5 among guards that year.

He wasn’t a pure scorer like Curry; he was a volume shooter with elite spacing, which is why teams struggled even when double-teamed.

The Real Story: Context Matters

Golden State had two All-NBA (Curry & Durant) and a third (Klay) who averaged over 20 PPG on 67% effective FG%. Not sustainable — but not random either.

His TS% of 64.3% ranked in top 6 among qualified guards — higher than Harden or Dončić that year.

And yes, his catch-and-shoot accuracy hit 47%, still among best ever recorded.

So no — this isn’t nostalgia. It’s regression analysis saying something real happened in ’18–’19.

Why Fans Overlook It Now

You see flashes now—maybe a highlight where he drops 37 in five minutes—and think ‘peak’. But what people forget: back then, he played injury-free, with MVP-level teammate, and a system built for pick-and-roll + ball movement + spacing.

It wasn’t just about Klay being hot; it was about him being the perfect fit for an offensive machine. We often confuse performance under ideal conditions with legacy alone—but data shows Klay didn’t just survive; he thrived within that environment.

Final Verdict: Elite Level – But What Kind?

The short answer? Yes, Klay Thompson reached elite status during his prime — especially in 2018–19. But what makes this era unique isn’t just scoring volume or shooting %… it’s how efficiently he did it while carrying defensive responsibility and team chemistry load. He wasn’t merely ‘a shooter.’ He was an architect of spacing, rhythm, and pressure distribution across every possession. If you’re new to analytics or late to the party? Don’t believe everything on YouTube clips alone. The truth lies in measurable patterns—not just memories. So next time someone asks if “Klay Thompson really peaked,” point them here: not just because he made shots, but because he made systems work.