Klay Thompson delivered one of the most jaw-dropping highlights of the season Friday night, sending Kevin Durant into the metaphorical “shadow realm” with a vicious stepback move that left fans and commentators buzzing. The play, which came late in the second quarter of the Dallas Mavericks ’ 98-89 victory over the Phoenix Suns , showcased a side of Thompson’s game that fans rarely see: elite ball-handling and ankle-breaking moves.
Klay Thompson really broke Kevin Durant’s ankles on the stepback 😱 pic.twitter.com/sgagTTXkuE
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After blocking Ryan Dunn’s transition layup attempt, Thompson brought the ball up the court and found himself matched against his former Golden State Warriors teammate. With a smooth dribble and a lightning-quick stepback, Thompson created nearly ten feet of separation, leaving Durant stumbling as Klay calmly drained a mid-range jumper.
Thompson and Durant share a storied history, having won two NBA championships together with the Warriors. Their familiarity added an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup…