Klay Thompson became a free agent after a disappointing 2023-24 season with the Golden State Warriors. Despite receiving a fantastic offer from the Los Angeles Lakers, the four-time NBA champion decided to join the Dallas Mavericks. Thompson signed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Mavericks. However, the five-time NBA all-star recently opened up about why he chose the Mavericks over the Lakers. following his signing, many NBA analysts and fans speculated on Thompson’s future with his new team. In response to the speculation, Shams Charania of The Athletic explained the role Klay Thompson will have with the Dallas Mavericks after a challenging previous season.
“He will be the guaranteed starter there. He’s going to be guaranteed, whatever it is, 28-30 plus minutes a night. I think that was very important for Klay, playing the minutes he wants to play.” Shams Charania said during an interview on the OG’s show.
Before joining the Mavericks, Thompson spent all 11 seasons in the NBA with the Warriors, winning four championships alongside star players Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.
Green Sets the Record Straight: Thompson’s Departure Wasn’t About Money
Thompson’s teammates paid tribute to him for his time with the Warriors after he left the team. Green clarified a few key points about Thompson’s departure. In a recent podcast interview with Club 520 Podcast, Green made it clear that Thompson did not leave the team because of financial issues.
What Klay just did—and nobody will give him credit for—is he just relieved this organization of the financial hardships it was starting to face. He still did it for the organization, but nobody will say that. Nobody will say him leaving was because he was unhappy, which, again, he wasn’t the happiest last year.” Green said.
Thompson, Curry, and Green comprised the formidable trio of the Warriors. However, Thompson’s departure shattered the trio, leaving their fans devastated. Yet, their supporters will always remember the superstar’s dominance during the team’s championship years.
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