Last season felt like a dream for the Mavericks, as Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic dazzled on the court, giving fans the ultimate Batman and Robin show. But now, with the franchise’s bold decision, that dynamic duo is torn apart. While the franchise doesn’t seem too concerned about the change, Klay Thompson wasted no time in pointing out the gap it created. But something needs to be done to fill the void. So, Klay stepped up, taking it upon himself to deliver a crucial message to the Mavs’ locker room, which could help them make a difference.
During the pregame press conference on Saturday, Klay spoke about the adjustments they need to make now that a huge change has been made. “Losing Luka, we gotta adjust our style of play a lot. So we gotta lean on each other more. And, I’m just excited for what’s ahead because, we’re gonna get AD in the lineup here soon, and we know how great he is,” he stated.
Klay Thompson mentions an expected adjustment: “With Luka out, we have to adjust our style a lot. We need to lean on each other more, and I’m excited for what’s ahead. We’re going to get AD in the lineup soon, and we know how great he is.” pic.twitter.com/uPnAHEMjcQ
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The Mavs’ game plan used to revolve around Luka and Kyrie, with both stars playing key roles in creating plays. The chemistry they built over time was almost perfect, and changing that overnight isn’t easy. So, Klay believes significant adjustments need to be made in their playstyle. The team will have to lean on each other even more as they adapt to the change and find a new rhythm.
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