NBA Legend Dwight Howard Names Two Teams Klay Thompson Should Join

Dwight Howard doesn't see a situation where LeBron James would leave the Los Angeles Lakers, but he does think Klay Thompson should leave the Golden State Warriors for either the Lakers or the San Antonio Spurs.

James staying in Los Angeles is a given after the team used the No. 55 overall pick of the 2024 NBA draft on his son, Bronny James. The two are set to make history as the first father-son duo ever in the NBA.

Thompson is expected to be on his way out of Golden State. According to The Athletic's Shams Charania , the Warriors are preparing to lose the five-time NBA All-Star in free agency.

"I don’t think Lebron leaving but Klay should either go to LA or San Antonio," Howard posted on social media.

The Spurs have a future superstar in center Victor Wembanyama, but they only won 22 games last season. It's hard to see the fit for a 34-year-old Thompson on a Spurs team in the rebuilding phase.

However, Los Angeles is a destination that would make sense. Thompson's potential fit with James and Anthony Davis, particularly as an added spot-up perimeter shooter, is a reassuring sign for the Lakers and their fans.

Despite Thompson's down year, he finished last season averaging the fifth-most 3-pointers made per game (3.5). He averaged 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists.

Father Time and injuries have robbed him of his elite defense, but he can still blow up a scoreboard any night. He's a solid piece that could give James and the Lakers new life as championship contenders.

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