Klay Thompson’s preseason with the Mavericks raised questions about his game without his “Splash Brothers” partner. But he quickly put those doubts to rest with a stellar debut, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a big win over the San Antonio Spurs.
Klay Thompson joined the Mavericks after playing 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors. In his first game with Dallas, he set a franchise record by hitting six three-pointers, helping the team win 120-109 against the Spurs.
Thompson scored 22 points, shooting 7-of-13 from the field and 6-of-10 from three-point range. He also grabbed seven rebounds and made three steals. In the second half, Klay made four of his three-pointers, helping his team outscore the Spurs 73-60.
The Mavericks’ victory marks a promising start to Klay Thompson’s career with the team, and fans are optimistic about what the future holds. His teammates are praising his amazing performance and feel excited to have Thompson on the team.
Luka Dončić praises Klay Thompson’s stellar debut
Klay Thompson’s debut with the Dallas Mavericks was simply outstanding. Luka Dončić didn’t miss a beat in praising his new teammate, especially after Klay set the Mavs record for most three-pointers in his first game.
Dončić said, “He was great, man. Just knocking down a lot of shots. He was moving out there. He played great defense too, so I’m just glad we got him.” Dončić’s approval shows how good the season could be with Thompson as a key player.
