Thompson was suspended by the Dallas Mavericks due to pregnancy and financial issues.
After 13 years in the Bay, All-Star shooter Klay Thompson is slated to join the Dallas Mavericks later this year. Before his upcoming debut, the Splash Brother has a message for his supporters after officially joining the Mavs. The Mavericks recently acquired the five-time All-Star in a record six-team sign-and-trade agreement. This is the first time such a sophisticated transaction has occurred in NBA history. The four-time champion agreed to a three-year, $50 million contract with the Mavericks. The Golden State Warriors, with whom Thompson spent the first 13 years of his career, will receive Buddy Hield from the Charlotte Hornets as part of the trade. Other teams involved are Thompson was a crucial member of the Warriors’ four championship teams and was named to five All-Star teams. For the 2023-24 season, he averaged 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. The Mavericks are hoping Thompson’s addition, combined with Luka Doncic’s ongoing improvement, can help them move forward after reaching the NBA Finals last season. For the Warriors, the move signifies a changing of the guard as they seek to retool around Stephen Curry with young players like as Hield. Although Thompson’s first game as a Maverick is still months away, supporters are eagerly anticipating his debut with the squad. In a post on X by Noah Weber, the Splash Brother sent a message and a first look of him donning a Dallas jersey. He averaged 19.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists while shooting an impressive 41% from three. His superb free throw efficiency (92% of his attempts last season) and record-breaking performance against the Chicago Bulls in 2018 strengthened his credentials as a valuable addition to Dallas’ squad. It remains to be seen how Thompson will fit into the backcourt with Doncic and Kyrie Irving. If his 13-year career in the league is any indication, the Splash Brother would fit right in with the defending Western Conference champs.