Klay Thompson has been a dominant force behind the Golden State Warriors success in recent years. Alongside star players Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, the 34-year-old star clinched four NBA championships for the Warriors. However, Thompson, who Mark Cuban recently praised, disappointed many fans by leaving the Warriors in the offseason. The five-time NBA All-Star was later traded to the Dallas Mavericks in a six-team sign-and-trade on July 6, 2024. But he was still being praised for his achievements and skills.
In a recent appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, Trae Young, the star of the Atlanta Hawks, was asked about his pick for the top 5 shooters in the NBA currently. The 25-year-old mentioned Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard, Trae Young, Klay Thompson, and Bogdan Bogdanovic. However, Thomspon’s name in the list is not well suited to the fans who started criticizing the Mavericks star in the comment section of the post on X.
One fan criticized Thompson by adding a photo of his stats, “I’m sure.”
Meanwhile, a fan made a joke by adding a photo of some soldiers with a clown, implying that the clown is Thompson, “Klay Thompson in here in big 2024.”
Another fan said, “I’m sorry but Klay Thompson doesn’t belong in this list anymore. Would have been better adding Maxey in.”
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Another fan mentioned, “Klay Thompson??? The same guy who went 0/10 in an elimination game?”
Former Warriors Coach Shares Thoughts on Thompson’s Departure from the Team
Thompson recently joined the Mavericks after playing 13 dominating seasons with the Warriors. However, his departure was devastating for many fans and his teammates. Along with Curry and Green, several other players also expressed their thoughts on the four-time NBA champion’s exit. During a recent interview on Sway’s Universe, former Warriors coach Mark Jackson explained his opinion on Thompson’s joining the Mavericks.
“I think in an ideal world Klay Thompson finishes his career with the Golden State Warriors. unfortunately, he didn’t end his career with the Golden State Warriors, that’s not the way the world works.” Jackson said.
According to StatMuse, Klay Thompson averaged 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 77 games during the 2023-24 season. The upcoming season is approaching, and it will be fascinating to see how Thompson can enhance his game while playing alongside star players Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
