# Klay Thompson says preseason misses don't count

> Klay Thompson says preseason misses don't count for his NBA season.
- Title: Klay Thompson says preseason misses don't count | Shortify
- Summary: Klay Thompson says preseason misses don't count for his NBA season. Klay Thompson says his preseason three-point shooting slump doesn't affect his regular…
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- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-doesnt-count-klay-thompson-breaks-silence-major-concern
- Author: Krishna
- Published: 2026-10-18T21:01:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: klay thompson, miami heat, nba, preseason, three-point shooting, exhibition games, sports
## Klay Thompson's preseason shooting
Klay Thompson made 3 of 20 three-pointers in exhibition play but says the slump doesn't worry him.

> The regular season starts Wednesday, and (preseason) doesn't count
## Thompson's focus on conditioning
Thompson said his focus in October was on conditioning and defense, not shooting accuracy.

> I wasn't too concerned with how I shot the ball
## Thompson's career shooting pattern
Thompson's career splits show October as his lowest mark at .346, climbing to .398 in November.

> Every season's different
## Hardaway's advice for Thompson
Hardaway suggests Miami needs 25 games to find Thompson's rhythm and more screens for better three-point looks.

> They still got to figure out Klay
## Key takeaway

Klay Thompson says his preseason three-point shooting slump doesn't affect his regular season performance.