After spending his whole career with the Warriors, sharpshooter Klay Thompson is already adapting to his new chapter with the Mavericks. It may seem unusual for most NBA fans to see Thompson in a Mavericks jersey, but he seems to be excited enough.
With a three-year, $50 million contract in hand, he is embracing the new beginning after a rough finish with the Warriors in the last NBA season. As the new NBA season approaches, fans are eager to see how the 34-year-old fits into the Mavericks’ game plan.
It’s hard for Thompson to picture reality without the Warriors, but his excitement about this new journey is quite clear, and Thompson is confident that he can repeat his past success. While speaking to the media at the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic, Klay Thompson said, “I am excited about this new chapter in my career; I believe it can be very special.”
He added, “This group came very close to getting the ring last year, so I am certain we have all we need to succeed. The key will be staying united and working week by week. I know we can achieve something significant, that’s why I came to the city early, to adapt quickly.”
Klay Thompson finds it “very attractive” to join with Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving
Klay Thompson will have more opportunities to score in Dallas since he will be playing with Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić. Klay, who is used to playing tight defense, views this as a fantastic opportunity to get good looks.
He said, “I don’t think you can stick to me as much as you could in the past with guys like Luka and Kai out there. That’s what also was very attractive for me. I’m just excited. I still think I can do what I’ve been able to do, and it’s just about being in the best shape I could possibly be.”
