Klay Thompson’s Contracts and Salary breakdown: How much is the Dubs superstar earning?
Know all about Klay Thompson's $189.9 million extension with the Golden State Warriors and exactly how much the shooting guard is earning.
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NBA superstar Klay Thompson has been one of the most significant players for the Golden State Warriors for over a decade now. His exceptional scoring prowess and fantastic three-pointers have earned him a place among the very best in the NBA. Already a four-time NBA Champion, Thompson has been an integral part of the squad in each of their title campaigns. So exactly how much do we know about Klay Thompson’s contracts and salary in the NBA?
Originally drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 2011 NBA Draft, Klay started his professional career with the franchise. Alongside all-timers Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, Klay had proved himself one of the very best. His consistent performances over the years have helped Thompson land one of the largest NBA contracts in history.
With an exceptional shooting guard like Thompson, Steph Curry is not alone on the squad when it comes to signature three-pointers. Fans absolutely adore Klay, owing to the guard’s on-court athletic prowess and off-court persona.
Back in 2019, Thompson signed a massive $189.9 million five-year deal with the Warriors which is one of the most expensive contracts in NBA history. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of Klay Thompson’s contracts and current salary.
Current contract breakdown
In July 2019, Klay Thompson signed his maximum contract worth $189,903,600 across five years with the Golden State Warriors. One of the most expensive contracts in the NBA, Thompson earns an average salary of $37,980,720 per annum.
The contract binds him to the Warriors until the end of 2023-24 season, where he will be earning $43,219,440 with a similar fixed cap hit and dead cap value. Klay Thompson will become an Unrestricted Free Agent in 2024 per Spotrac.
He will either be signing an extension with the Golden State Warriors in the coming days or will enter free agency in this summer.
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 5 yr(s) / $189,903,600 | $37,980,720 | $189,903,600 | Maximum/Bird | 2024 / UFA |
Klay Thompson’s salary breakdown
- Current Salary: $43,219,440
- Salary Per Month: $3,601,620
- Salary Per Week: $900,405
- Salary Per Game: $527,066
- Salary Per Quarter: $131,766
- Salary Per Minute: $10,980
Previous Contracts and Salaries
2015 – 2018
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 4 yr(s) / $68,979,450 | $17,244,863 | $68,979,450 | Rookie Extension/Bird | 2019 / UFA |
2011 – 2014
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | SIGNED USING |
| 4 yr(s) / $9,742,480 | 4 yr(s) / $9,742,480 | Entry Level/Rookie |
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Klay Thompson plays shooting guard for the Golden State Warriors.
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