Expectations and why Klay Thompson picked Dallas Mavericks

Klay Thompson enters a new situation for the first time in his career and is certainly relishing the idea of playing alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving . During Hometown Favorites weekend, the former Golden State Warrior talked to Austin Miller about how he sees himself fitting in with the Mavericks and why he picked Dallas.

“Playing with Luka and Kyrie, that’s what was attractive, especially watching their championship run. I was really shocked to see the chemistry with their teammates,” Thompson said.

The Mavericks ran through the Western Conference during the postseason last year, but their lack of a third scoring option was evident against Boston in the NBA Finals.

“I might not be able to run as fast or jump as high, but I can still knock down open shots, and I think I can be that missing piece for them,” Thompson continued. “They can’t send as many double teams. They got to worry about playing the backside and giving up wide-open looks.”

There is no doubt Thompson can still shoot. He is sixth all-time in three pointers made and has shot 41 percent from distance during his career. That is something that does not simply just go away.

On top of being one of the most lethal shooters ever, he has also won at an elite level . The opportunity to raise another Larry O’Brien Trophy is the icing on the cake for Thompson, and he believes he is on the right team to do it.

“I think we have a chance to do something really special and win a championship,” said Thompson.

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