Klay Thompson: “That’s why the summer’s been so big for me, bro. The last two years were so tough for me, ’cause like, you try to measure yourself to what you were, and like, all the accomplishments and all that, and I let so much other crap get into my head, and I forgot why I really play this game. Yeah, ’cause I love it, you know? I’m trying to measure myself to everyone else’s standard. I didn’t realize how big a waste of energy that is, man. You’ve seen it in the comments. You’re gonna get people like, sometimes, they’re writing foul stuff, and don’t ever let that stop you from what you do, bro. Yeah, I feel like that impeded what I was great at last year.” “At the end of the day, I look back like, bro, I still play a phenomenal brand of ball. Like, you 18 a game, 39% from three. I’m not gonna let someone tell me that’s not great. You would’ve told me that as an 18-year-old, I’d be like, ‘Hell yeah!’”
Source: YouTube
Source: YouTube
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @MikeACurtis2:
Klay Thompson says first Mavericks training camp ‘feels like transferring schools’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 8:40 PM
From @MikeACurtis2:
Klay Thompson says first Mavericks training camp ‘feels like transferring schools’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 8:40 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka Doncic knows pressure. He always has. And he’s treating it like he always does — like it’s no big deal. He’s more concerned about building chemistry with Klay Thompson.
mavs.com/luka-loves-the… – 7:25 PM
Luka Doncic knows pressure. He always has. And he’s treating it like he always does — like it’s no big deal. He’s more concerned about building chemistry with Klay Thompson.
mavs.com/luka-loves-the… – 7:25 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Klay Thompson said Naji Marshall stood out from today’s practice.
“Naji played incredible. The guy was making floaters, pull-ups. I thought he played really well, I was impressed with Naji. He scored a couple of times on me. His jumper was fluid and his midrange was nice.” pic.x.com/iDHOzlNQ75 – 6:55 PM
Klay Thompson said Naji Marshall stood out from today’s practice.
“Naji played incredible. The guy was making floaters, pull-ups. I thought he played really well, I was impressed with Naji. He scored a couple of times on me. His jumper was fluid and his midrange was nice.” pic.x.com/iDHOzlNQ75 – 6:55 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“I’m running through his chest.”
Draymond isn’t holding back when he squares off against Klay this season 😳
(via @sloaneknows)
pic.x.com/RPG3fTDh57 – 10:53 AM
“I’m running through his chest.”
Draymond isn’t holding back when he squares off against Klay this season 😳
(via @sloaneknows)
pic.x.com/RPG3fTDh57 – 10:53 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Draymond Green on Klay Thompson: It feels different. It’s not the same anymore sportando.basketball/en/draymond-gr… – 5:39 AM
Draymond Green on Klay Thompson: It feels different. It’s not the same anymore sportando.basketball/en/draymond-gr… – 5:39 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @MikeACurtis2:
Can Klay Thompson help Dallas Mavericks turn NBA championship dreams to reality? dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 8:39 PM
From @MikeACurtis2:
Can Klay Thompson help Dallas Mavericks turn NBA championship dreams to reality? dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 8:39 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
“I think we have all the ingredients for a championship.” –Klay Thompson – 6:07 PM
“I think we have all the ingredients for a championship.” –Klay Thompson – 6:07 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
“I’m a hooper and I can adjust. And I look forward to doing that. I’m so excited to go to work.” Klay Thompson on getting through the acclimation process with the Mavericks. – 3:21 PM
“I’m a hooper and I can adjust. And I look forward to doing that. I’m so excited to go to work.” Klay Thompson on getting through the acclimation process with the Mavericks. – 3:21 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
NBA MEDIA DAY LIVE BLOG: Knicks and TWolves react to KAT trade, Luka welcomes Klay, injury updates for Kawhi Leonard and Lonzo Ball, weight updates for Victor Wembanyama and Joel Embiid, reaction to Dikembe Mutombo’s death and MORE
usatoday.com/story/sports/n… – 2:47 PM
NBA MEDIA DAY LIVE BLOG: Knicks and TWolves react to KAT trade, Luka welcomes Klay, injury updates for Kawhi Leonard and Lonzo Ball, weight updates for Victor Wembanyama and Joel Embiid, reaction to Dikembe Mutombo’s death and MORE
usatoday.com/story/sports/n… – 2:47 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kyrie Irving on the addition of Klay Thompson — and the rile that his own transition and welcome to Dallas played in recruiting Thompson. pic.x.com/zhsyole1vi – 1:27 PM
Kyrie Irving on the addition of Klay Thompson — and the rile that his own transition and welcome to Dallas played in recruiting Thompson. pic.x.com/zhsyole1vi – 1:27 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Kyrie Irving on Klay Thompson’s impact with the Mavs: “I feel like our dreams can be possible because he’s here now.” – 1:26 PM
Kyrie Irving on Klay Thompson’s impact with the Mavs: “I feel like our dreams can be possible because he’s here now.” – 1:26 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Moses Moody, asked about the sudden Klay Thompson void as another Warriors season arrives, said he’s still in contact with Klay. They were playing Internet chess against each other this morning. “He’s got a couple game win streak on me.” – 1:24 PM
Moses Moody, asked about the sudden Klay Thompson void as another Warriors season arrives, said he’s still in contact with Klay. They were playing Internet chess against each other this morning. “He’s got a couple game win streak on me.” – 1:24 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Moses said he’s been playing chess with Klay still thru an app and that Klay actually just beat him this morning 😂 – 1:21 PM
Moses said he’s been playing chess with Klay still thru an app and that Klay actually just beat him this morning 😂 – 1:21 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Dallas Mavericks rotation chart
youtu.be/Prsy4VWf1IE
Klay Thompson is going to start in Derrick Jones Jr. spot, but it’s more like:
– Thompson replaces Tim Hardaway Jr.
– Naji Marshall replaces Jones
– Quentin Grimes replaces Josh Green
When does Lively start over Gafford? pic.x.com/hz721fl48o – 11:47 AM
Dallas Mavericks rotation chart
youtu.be/Prsy4VWf1IE
Klay Thompson is going to start in Derrick Jones Jr. spot, but it’s more like:
– Thompson replaces Tim Hardaway Jr.
– Naji Marshall replaces Jones
– Quentin Grimes replaces Josh Green
When does Lively start over Gafford? pic.x.com/hz721fl48o – 11:47 AM
More on this storyline
“Pfft, unbelievable,” said a trim-looking Luka Dončić, fresh off a season in which he was the Western Conference finals MVP. “He’s a four-time champion, an amazing player. … I think the spacing is going to be perfect for us.” -via New York Times / October 1, 2024
Thompson estimated the learning curve would last “a couple weeks,” though he marveled at what he’d seen so far through the past several days of playing in informal scrimmages with Dončić and Irving. He said Dončić in the pick and roll was “maybe the best (player) I’ve ever seen.” -via New York Times / October 1, 2024
Mike Curtis: Klay Thompson said it “felt great to get the nerves out” after the first practice of training camp. Jason Kidd said the Mavs will participate in two-a-days today and tomorrow. pic.x.com/fI0za2Kfco -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / October 1, 2024