Sorry Mychal Thompson, your prediction just got canceled. The former Lakers star was convinced of Mavs losing 10 in a row after Kyrie Irving’s untimely injury. But that streak ended with three consecutive Ls. Finally, a win is in the bag. But does that solve the developing concern? Sure, Klay Thompson’s in a purgatory, but moving on is the essence of life. So where will Klay move? In Dallas with the Mavs for their next chapter, or somewhere entirely different? That’s one dilemma looming over the 4x NBA champion’s future.
Following Kyrie’s departure, Klay’s future became the talk of the NBA. Some fans thought it was time for him to move on, while others mocked the idea of him rejoining the Warriors. With his future hanging by a thread, Klay has finally put all the rumors to rest and confirmed his next move. No more guessing games.
After the Mavericks’ 133-129 victory against the Spurs, reporters followed Klay to the locker room for a quick Q&A session. The 35-year-old was asked how he managed to stay optimistic about the franchise’s future despite ongoing losses and injuries. “The injuries have been awful, but I still love our team,” Klay said proudly. While the absences have certainly taken a toll, he hasn’t given up. “I still believe in this franchise. I’m here for two more seasons after this. So I would love to help them return to glory that they, you know, were brought to in 2011.”
Jan 27, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) looks on during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
After moving on from his Splash Brothers, Klay joined the Mavs last offseason with hopes of forming a Big 3 alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Well, that ship has sailed. Now, thanks to the blockbuster trade, that plan includes Anthony Davis instead of the Slovenian as we all know. However, the championship dream is out of reach this season. Kyrie is out with a season-ending ACL injury, and AD is still a question mark because of his adductor strain. Despite all that, Klay hasn’t stopped believing in the squad and has done his best to lead them on Monday. Even head coach Jason Kidd couldn’t help but tip his hat to Klay Thompson for his efforts.
Mavs HC Jason Kidd showers praise on Klay Thompson
It’s been tough for everyone to adjust to the unexpected changes. After three losses, many anticipated a fourth one. But of course, predictions and basketball don’t exactly go hand in hand. To everyone’s surprise, the Mavs stepped up in a big way. Klay Thompson’s leadership, which gave the team’s spirit a much-needed boost, and his 26-point performance, didn’t go unnoticed by the coach.
“It has been a minute since we’ve won, but I think when you look at the games before this, our spirit has still been high,” Kidd told the reporters at the post-game press conference. “It’s just been that fourth quarter that we’ve kind of run out of gas. But no one’s down. Guys come, you know, they’ve been pros.” For that, he gave a big shout-out to the swingman. “I give Klay a lot of credit for leading this group, being the vet to come to work and ready to play every night,” he added.
Besides Klay, Kessler Edwards (22-11-3) and Spencer Dinwiddie (28-7-6) also contributed to their strong performances on both ends of the court. So, it was a win-win for the Mavs, and if they continue with this mindset, especially with Klay Thompson leading the charge, they might just be able to make it through this season.
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