did clay thompson dad play basketball
âBut thatâs just the basketball player in him. He also said it was a great performance and that he was very proud of me.â. Klayâs dad is Michael Thompson, the former No. 1 overall NBA draft pick, who had flashes of greatness over his 12-year career and helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to two championships. Though Klay Thompson is playing in the shadow of another emerging star, Stephen Curry, he has blossomed into a star in his own right.