Klay Thompson made his preseason debut with the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, marking the first step in his transition from the Golden State Warriors. After spending 11 years with the Warriors, Thompson signed with the Mavericks in free agency this summer. The 34-year-old guard finished the game with 10 points and three rebounds in 18 minutes of action. Although he admitted to feeling nervous, Thompson expressed excitement about starting fresh with Dallas.
Thompson’s performance showcased his signature shooting skills. He hit a pull-up 3-pointer off an assist from Spencer Dinwiddie and later sank another shot from beyond the arc. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd praised Thompson’s decision-making and ability to create space on offense.
The Mavericks signed Thompson for his elite shooting ability, which will provide valuable spacing on the court. Despite concerns about his age and recent injuries, Thompson shot nearly 39% from deep last season for an average of almost 18 points per game. His defensive skills are also a plus for Dallas, as he is a former All-Defensive player.
Although fans have yet to see Thompson play alongside Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic in preseason games due to Doncic’s injury, there is hope that they will all suit up together before the regular season begins.
Klay Thompson’s debut with the Dallas Mavericks showed promise for what he can bring to the team both offensively and defensively. The Mavericks are counting on him to provide consistent scoring and improve their defensive presence on the court.
