A source close to the Klay Thompson family confirmed that Julie Thompson, Klay’s biological mother, was rushed to the hospital due to a sudden decline in her health. The family briefly shared the news this morning, causing concern among fans.

“Julie was admitted to the hospital earlier this week due to a serious health issue. She is currently being closely monitored at the hospital and the family hopes that everything will stabilize in the coming days,” said a family spokesperson.

Julie Thompson – the silent mother behind Klay’s halo

To NBA fans, Julie Thompson is not only the mother of one of the greatest 3-point shooters in history, but also a calm, thoughtful mother figure who has always followed her son in every step of his career.

She was a sportswoman in her youth, and it was her parents’ love of sports that strongly inspired Klay to pursue a professional basketball career. Julie has always been there for her son during the most difficult times, especially when Klay suffered serious injuries in two consecutive seasons in 2019–2021.

Klay Thompson temporarily paused his personal schedule to return to his family

According to many sources, Klay Thompson immediately canceled his personal activities and returned to Los Angeles to be with his mother. A source close to the Warriors team shared:

“Klay is very attached to his mother. When he heard that she was hospitalized, he did not hesitate for a second. She is the most important person to him.”

On social media, Klay has not made any official move, but many fans and colleagues have sent their best wishes to Julie, expressing their deep affection for the Thompson family.

NBA Community Prays for Julie Thompson

Soon after the news broke, a number of players and celebrities in the basketball world posted messages of support:

Stephen Curry wrote on Instagram story: “Praying for Mama Thompson – family is always together.”

Steve Kerr shared in an exchange: “Julie is a great person. We believe she will pull through.”

A new season is coming – but family is still the number one priority

While experts are predicting Klay Thompson’s future in the NBA, especially when he is a free agent after parting ways with the Golden State Warriors, this incident emphasizes one thing: No matter how ups and downs a sports career is, family is always the most sacred and important thing.