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2mo ago

Klay Thompson Omits Michael Jordan From His All-Time NBA Starting Five

He said he chose Kobe Bryant because he grew up watching him, and the comment turned a casual Twitch stream clip into a widely shared moment that reopened GOAT arguments.

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Overview

  • Klay Thompson named his all-time starting five during a Twitch stream with PlaqueBoyMax on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, and did not include Michael Jordan.
  • Thompson listed Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Tim Duncan and Shaquille O'Neal as his five.
  • He explained he picked Kobe over Jordan because he grew up watching Bryant and called Kobe a 'carbon copy' of MJ, citing personal experience playing against him.
  • Clips of the stream went viral, gathered hundreds of thousands of views and prompted mixed fan reaction online with coverage from multiple sports outlets.
  • The episode highlights how live streaming gives athletes a direct channel for candid opinions and shows how generational perspective shapes modern GOAT debates.