The Dallas Mavericks have made a big move by signing Klay Thompson after losing to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals.
Thompson Joins Mavericks
By bringing in Klay Thompson, a four-time NBA champion, the Mavericks hope to add valuable experience to their team. This could be crucial for another deep playoff run. During a media day news conference, Kyrie Irving expressed his excitement about Thompson joining the team. He believes that Thompson’s presence will help them achieve their goal of becoming NBA champions.
โIf you ask any of us, we feel like we got better as a team,โ Irving said. โWe got better as a group that has leadership and also experience, especially on that championship stage … Itโs easy to convince Klay to come here because of what I have experienced thus far in the past year and a half of just being welcomed and embraced. Southern hospitality is real. This team does a great job of protecting you not just on the court, but off the court. They go out of their way to make sure you feel special … I feel like our dreams can be possible because heโs here now, and heโs added some great value to our championship aspirations.”
Thompson’s Skills and Experience
Klay Thompson is known for his incredible shooting ability, with a career average of 41.3% from three-point range. Even though he’s later in his career, he’s still an elite shooter who excels at catching and shooting off screens. Additionally, he’s strong defensively against bigger opponents.
Last season, Irving and Doncic almost won it all but fell short at the end. With Thompson’s experience in winning championshipsโespecially beating the Celtics in 2022โhis addition makes sense for Dallas.
Fans think this move could finally bring another title home!
Irving’s Influence
Marc Stein mentioned on DLLS Mavs podcast how much Kyrie respects Klay: “There is no question; Kyrie Irving is one of the players and peers that Klay Thompson really, really respects… When a peer pitches you, it just resonates more strongly many more times than not.”
This respect played a big role in convincing Thompson to join Dallas.
The Road Ahead
The upcoming season will be tough for Dallas as they aim to return to the NBA Finals. However, with improved floor spacing thanks to Thompson’s shooting skills, they are well-positioned among Western Conference teams.
Both fans and front office owe thanks to Irving for helping bring Thompson aboard. Now it’s up to Klay to show he can still elevate this team!
