NBA Links: Klay Thompson’s speedy shot, and the best quarter of the season

Some must-read Dubs material to get you through this off-day. When you watch a Golden State Warriors game, it can be easy to miss Klay Thompson. He doesn't scream, roar, and gesticulate like Draymond Green. He doesn't stand out as a physical specimen like Kevin Durant. And he doesn't create an endless stream of highlights like Stephen Curry.

And if you blink, you'll miss him.

Thompson may not seek attention, but he's clearly one of the league's elite players. And while his defense is incredible, and his playmaking improved, it's always been his shot that make him a great player. If you've ever wondered how Thompson manages to always get his shot off, even when crowded by a defender, well, you're not alone. FiveThirtyEight broke down Thompson's ability to find shooting space, which they determined was largely due to his incredibly quick transition from catching to shooting. 

The best quarter of the season

At the halfway point of Saturday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Warriors looked destined for their second consecutive defeat. They were down 22 on the road, and looked lifeless on both sides of the floor. And then the third quarter happened. Curry broke from a slump to pour in 20 points, the Dubs showered in 47 points in total, and held the Sixers to a lowly 15-point frame. When all was said and done, the 22-point deficit was a 10-point lead, and the game felt over before the fourth quarter started.

Remembering the iconic moments

If you're a fan of all Bay Area sports, this one's for you. Steve Berman of The Athletic put together a list of the ten greatest calls in Bay Area sports history. They're all worth a listen. Golden State cracks the list twice: first, with radio voice Tim Roye's call of Curry's corner three against the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2015 playoffs. And second, with Greg Papa's excitement as Sleepy Floyd erupted for 51 points in the 1987 playoffs.

If you need to reminisce, now's your chance.