In a bold move that sent shockwaves throughout the NBA, former Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson has found a new home in Dallas for the upcoming season. The Mavericks made a major splash by signing Thompson to a lucrative three-year, $50 million deal in July, breaking ties with the only team he has ever known.
Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban, expressed his excitement about the acquisition, highlighting Thompson’s elite shooting abilities and the impact he can have on the team’s offense. “Obviously, the big addition was Klay,” Cuban stated. “Just somebody who you have to face guard, who’s going to make 40%… You know at Golden State, he had to always be on the move. They had that motion offense where he was always coming off the screens and running. We don’t do that, or not nearly as much. I’m sure we’ll run some of that action for him, but just standing in the corner and standing in the wings, and just catch and shoot from Luka and Ky. Hopefully his life is going to be a lot easier.”
Thompson, who is 34 years old, struggled last season with his shooting percentages dropping below his usual standards. Despite this, his reputation as a deadly sharpshooter remains intact. Thompson’s ability to stretch defenses with his outside shooting will undoubtedly benefit the Mavericks, whether he starts or comes off the bench. Cuban believes that Thompson’s presence on the court will make a significant difference for the team, especially after a lackluster season by Thompson’s standards.
As Thompson prepares to embark on a new chapter in Dallas, all eyes will be on how he adapts to the Mavericks’ offensive schemes and plays alongside young stars like Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. With Thompson’s lethal shooting and veteran experience, the Mavericks are poised to make waves in the competitive Western Conference. Stay tuned for more updates on the Mavericks and their newest addition, Klay Thompson, as the NBA season approaches.
