Klay Thompson joined the Dallas Mavericks in the offseason after playing 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors. Many teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, approached him, with the Lakers coming close to signing him. Despite his father’s advice to join the Lakers, Thompson chose to join the Mavericks.
Thompson’s defensive abilities are being questioned as he won’t be part of the trio with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green in the new team. Thompson shared his honest opinion during a recent interview to address the criticism.
“I still want to get rid of that notion that I’m not the same defender as I once was. I truly believe I am, and I’m excited to prove people wrong that I can still guard the elite players in this league and I thought it was a good step in the right direction for me,” Thompson said to the reporters after his debut game in the Mavericks.
Thompson made a strong debut with the Mavericks, showcasing his skills and confidence on the court. He expressed his belief in his ability to defend effectively against some of the league’s top players.
Klay Thompson Openly Shared His Nervousness Before Making His Mavericks Debut
Basketball enthusiasts were eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated moment when Thompson made his debut in a Mavericks jersey. In a recent preseason game against the Utah Jazz, Thompson captivated fans with a spectacular display of his exceptional skills on the court.
The four-time NBA champion delivered a stellar performance, contributing 10 points and 3 assists in just 18 minutes of play. Despite his remarkable display on the court, Thompson candidly admitted that he grappled with nervousness in the lead-up to the game.
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“I was nervous for like four days. I haven’t been that nervous I don’t think since the 2015 Finals Game 1…I finally put the uniform on, it felt amazing…It literally felt like my rookie season all over again,” Thompson said to the Mavericks reporter Noah Weber in the post-game interview.
Thompson wowed fans in his debut game, but the most anticipated match is yet to come. The 34-year-old will face his former teammates in the Mavericks vs. Warriors game scheduled for October 12th.
