This summer, the Dallas Mavericks completed the largest trade in the team’s history, which created a stir in free agency. Through a sign-and-trade that saw Josh Green traded to the Charlotte Hornets, the franchise acquired shooter Klay Thompson for a three-year, $50 million contract.
For Mavs supporters, the move was a plus. To begin with, it served as a notice to the crew. For the longest time, it appeared that free agents either avoided Dallas or found an excuse not to sign with the team. But when Thompson joined the story, it took a different turn. Dallas was able to re-sign NBA champion Kyrie Irving last summer even before he signed. This demonstrates the point.
The Mavericks’ discovery of a third scoring option to complement Irving and Luka Doncic, however, was the primary plot point. Dallas now has one of the top 10 3-point shooters in NBA history thanks to Thompson’s signing. In his career, he has made 41.3 percent of his 3-point tries. In 10 of his 11 seasons, Thompson has scored more over 16 points per game on average. To put it plainly, the Mavs scored a steal with this.
Recent professional runs by Klay Thompson demonstrate his continued skill.
Thompson is expected to start for the team as a small forward. Thompson moved to the Mavs in order to have the best chance of winning his fifth championship ring because he views them as a championship-caliber squad. The newest Mav wants to further the story and demonstrate his exceptional performance.
Thompson easily made his long-range efforts and converted hotly contested shots in a recent video clip. He was playing at these runs alongside Rob Dillingham and Chet Holmgren, two NBA players.
He was also observed making rapid releases to knock down his shoots and slam the ball. This image is not the same as the one from last month. Not very long ago, his performance was being questioned by fans. They referred to Thompson as “cooked” and questioned his capacity for elite play. It was just a pickup game, and he was being judged.
Klay (@KlayThompson) was lights out at @ZGonzales93 & @bucketsworth runs and scored 8 straight @nba #NBAFitness pic.twitter.com/akkwW6P58V
— Swish Cultures (@swishcultures_) July 29, 2024
ESPN also expressed doubts about Thompson’s signing. This offseason, Dallas received a B- from the sports network (subscription required). They doubted Thompson’s capacity to revert to his former self. He hasn’t been the same since recovering from injury two seasons ago, according to the network. There were concerns about his poor shooting and incapacity to contribute as a starter.
However, the aforementioned video provides evidence that Thompson is reverting to his former self. It’s evident how at ease he is when shooting the ball. Not to add, as he dipped the ball, he appeared pain-free. His mood was the most important factor. Thompson seems cheerful and content to be playing without any problems.
All Thompson needs to do now is turn up when it counts. He needs to prove to Mavs supporters that he is still capable of playing at a high level and that he is the ideal player to advance the offense for the team.
Thompson’s output will speak for him.
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