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Klay Thompson Reaches 17,000 Points in Mavs’ Win, Days After Rising to No. 4 on All-Time 3s

The 35-year-old guard capped a two-game surge off the bench by hitting a scoring milestone shortly after climbing the NBA’s 3-point leaderboard.

Jan 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) celebrates after making a three point shot against the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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The Athletic: As Klay Thompson climbs 3-point list, his love for the game keeps him going
Jan 15, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) shoots over Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Thompson scored 23 points in 20 minutes with six 3-pointers as Dallas beat Utah 138-120 on Saturday, surpassing 17,000 career points.
  • Two days earlier he posted 26 points and six 3s in a 144-122 win over the Jazz to pass Damian Lillard for fourth on the all-time 3-pointers list.
  • He now trails only Stephen Curry, James Harden and Ray Allen on career 3s, with reports listing his total at roughly 2,809 makes.
  • Thompson credited his father Mychal and shooting idols Reggie Miller and Ray Allen for shaping his game, and Stephen Curry shared a congratulatory message on social media.
  • Operating as a reserve since November, Thompson’s hot shooting has stood out for a Dallas team dealing with injuries to key players such as Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg, with some outlets noting his recent form could boost his trade value.