Thompson could've chosen his hometown Lakers, but opted for Dallas instead
Some saw that as a weird decision, but Thompson believes the Mavs are closer to winning an NBA Championship than the Lakers are, as the Mavs were in the NBA Finals last year and the Lakers lost in the first round of the playoffs. Now, another reason for his signing with the Mavs has popped up.reported that the Lakers weren't willing to guarantee a starting spot for Klay Thompson, likely turning him off the franchise.
While Thompson isn't the same defender he used to be after a torn ACL and Achilles tendon a few years ago, he should have a little more success as a small forward. The Mavericks should have a blistering offense though with him spacing the floor for Doncic and Irving.Austin Veazey joined NoleGameday as the Lead Basketball Writer in 2019, while contributing as a football writer, and started as editor for MavericksGameday in 2024.
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