Klay Thompson Gifts 2022 Warriors Championship Ring to Surgeon Who Saved His Career

Thompson honored Dr. Richard Ferkel, who repaired his Achilles tendon in 2020, with a heartfelt gesture after a Mavericks-Lakers game in Los Angeles.

Klay Thompson presented his 2022 Warriors championship ring to Dr. Richard Ferkel, the surgeon who repaired his Achilles tendon after a devastating injury in 2020.
Thompson credited Dr. Ferkel with enabling his return to basketball, where he became the second-leading scorer during the Warriors' 2022 championship run.
The injury, which sidelined Thompson for over two years, followed an earlier ACL tear in 2019, marking a challenging period in his career.
Dr. Ferkel, who has also treated NBA stars like Stephen Curry, described the gesture as 'unbelievable' and was visibly moved by the honor.
Now playing for the Dallas Mavericks, Thompson expressed ongoing gratitude for his ability to continue competing in the NBA despite his past injuries.