NBA - Media: Thompson leaves Warriors and moves to Dallas
Basketball-Star Klay Thompson is changing teams for the first time in his NBA career and will play alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving for the Dallas Mavericks, according to consistent media reports. The four-time champion is reportedly saying goodbye to the Golden State Warriors after 13 years.
ESPN and "The Athletic" reported consistently that the deal is being brokered over three teams, with Thompson set to receive $50 million for three seasons. The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly involved in the deal, receiving Josh Green from the Mavericks in return.
Thompson's expertise as a three-point shooter could help Kleber
Thompson is one of the best three-point shooters in the league. In the NBA's all-time three-point makes list, he is ranked sixth with 2481 made threes. Only Reggie Miller, Damian Lillard, James Harden, Ray Allen, and Stephen Curry, whom Thompson has played with until now for the Warriors, have made more. Reports indicate that the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Orlando Magic were also interested in signing the 34-year-old.
In Dallas, Thompson could also help Maxi Kleber, who suffered a loss in the NBA Finals last season, in securing the Mavericks' second championship in their history in the upcoming season.
- Klay Thompson's new teammates, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, are excited about his addition to the Dallas Mavericks, as reported by multiple sources.
- Despite the interest from the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Orlando Magic, Thompson chose to sign with the Dallas Mavericks, according to The Athletic.
- Maxi Kleber, a key player for the Dallas Mavericks, is looking forward to benefiting from Thompson's expertise in three-point shooting, which could help elevate their team's performance in the upcoming NBA season.
- Thompson's departure from the Golden State Warriors marks the end of an era, as he spent 13 years with the team, winning four NBA titles alongside Stephen Curry.
- ESPN and The Athletic reported that the deal to bring Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks was a complex three-team trade, involving the Charlotte Hornets as well.
- The Golden State Warriors will surely miss Thompson's contributions on the court, especially his ability to stretch the defense with his accurate three-point shots, which were a crucial part of the team's success over the years.
