Klay Thompson, a Splash Brother and future Hall of Famer, currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks. His career achievements consistently place him at the center of NBA debates, particularly around his ranking among the greatest shooters in basketball history.
Chandler Parsons, an NBA analyst, actively contributes to these conversations. Parsons co-hosts Run It Back on FanDuel TV. He appeared on the Nov. 24, 2025, episode alongside Michelle Beadle and Lou Williams to react to a public disagreement involving Thompson and Ja Morant.
Parsons is known for his direct takes on historical player comparisons. He previously weighed in on the legacy of Kobe Bryant versus Tim Duncan, saying he believes Duncan ranks ahead of Bryant and that he thought most people would agree.
Parsons also took a firm stance in the Jalen Brunson versus Luka Doncic debate, saying he would "probably take the guy who led the NBA in scoring" if he were picking one, referring to Doncic.
The debate over Thompson's place among all-time great shooters remains active. Discussions on Reddit's r/NBATalk question whether labeling Thompson the second-greatest shooter ever is a bad take. Many participants offer varied perspectives on his rank.
Some users place Thompson in the five-to-10 range of all-time shooters, drawing comparisons to Dale Ellis, Mark Price and Peja Stojakovic. The debate acknowledges Thompson's consistent high-level shooting for eight-plus years alongside Stephen Curry.
Damian Lillard also factors into these comparisons, with some arguing he has surpassed Thompson in certain seasons. Other top contenders include Reggie Miller, Larry Bird and Ray Allen. A recurring point holds that Thompson playing alongside Curry should not count against his individual ranking.
Thompson has personally engaged with the subject. He joined a podcast hosted by Dude Perfect to compile his top five NBA shooters of all time, offering his own take on the debate.
