The problem with Klay is consistency, especially in high pressure games, and the fact that he was expected to be the second best player on a NBA roster which is out of his capabilities
The narrative that the warriors didn’t value Klay and paid everyone else first is crazy. I remember they signed him to fat bag after he tore his acl in the playoffs and he didn’t play for 2 years. Now when it’s his turn to be good business he wants to leave. It’s understandable but stop trying to put down the warriors front office they never did Klay wrong
@@iamtheonlywilly Another thing to Brotha is the fact Klay can't accept the fact he's not the same player he once was. His ego is getting the better of him.
@@XxSuPeRFLYFaTGUYxXhe literally came out in the media saying the opposite of this so I’m not sure where you got that from. You read too much internet chatter.
Not me. But I am here after a three game sample size where Klay is averaging just under 20 points per game on 45% from three and is getting the most open looks he has in his career
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Don't get it.Why would you expect him to be a superstar if he is getting paid as a role player or sixth man? Just let the guy play ball. Starter or non starter he adds value to Mavs with his friendly contract.
@@sinteo4989na dude is a LeBron slurper and clutch pays these dudes to go hard on anyone who shows LeBron up...which yeah youre right that is the Mavs....you got a young kid whos ALREADY a much better offensive player/force than LeBron was in every single way with Kyrie who spoke out against LeBron because he hated winning every game FOR LeBron and getting zero credit and now Klay who doesn't wanna play for his home team just to avoid LeBron and because he knows hes in a better place to win games....
THJ last season - 35% from 3, 32% after all star break. *This was our dedicated shooter.* Klay last season - 38% from 3, 41% after all star break. We’re paying Klay less than we were THJ. We’ll be fine. Last year the Warriors had a lot of drama going on (yes because of him but also because of Draymond deciding to become a WWE star, Wiggins personal issues), all while barely struggling to stay afloat in the play in race. So yea, every bad Klay game stuck out like a sore thumb because they needed him every night to win. In Dallas he will be a glorified role-player. If Klay going 0-6 instead of 3-6 or something is the reason we’re losing games night in night out then we will have much much larger issues to deal with. Like, Luka tore his ACL or Kyrie broke his spine or some shit. One of the greatest shooters of all time being washed still puts him at a good spot up shooter on average over the course of an 82 game season. He will be getting the easiest shots of his life since the KD days playing off Luka and Kyrie. He’ll be fine. Yall will see.
But Klay also needs to be just as good as DJJ at defense since he took his spot in the starting line up and DJJs defense helped them win games. How is that even possible?
Dallas is gonna ask Klay to do so little that he really can’t fail. He won’t gaurd anyone of consequence, he won’t initiate the offense, he won’t start every game, he won’t play crunch time all the time either…. They’re gonna ask him to hit open 3s that’s it
@@Velveteenvisionhe is far better than THJ defensively and if we need defense we can play the two defensive players we just traded for. Idk why people pretend like djj was Jrue Holiday
As a dubs fan, I love Klay but he is a shell of himself. He loss a lot of close games for us. His unwillingness to do an Iguodala and come off the bench caused bad vibes for the team. The vibes without Klay is so good right now. I hope he does well in Dallas.
I do believe still on Klay. Without Klay warriors did not win a championship. They didn't even win during 2 years of klay's recovery. Is that the way GSW management and some fans treat a player who had been very hardworking and humblest player I've ever seen. Last year Klay was psychologically affected by his max contract that lowers a bit his average performance and the most painful is that people judge him cruelly forgetting the big contribution of warriors. They forgot how curry failed during the 2016 finals versus Cavs and even with Raptors when iguodala pass the ball to curry for the win and curry miss the shot. I love curry but let's not forget Klay how valuable he is and what he has done with the warriors to win 4 championship.
Ya this is what most people are missing, the mavs have very little trade assets and desperately needed a third scoring option who can shot the 3 and not be a turnstile on D, klay is def a huge upgrade
What you're saying would be a problem if Klay was getting paid like a superstar, but that's not the case. Klay is making a little over the middle level exception. If I'm the Mavs, I'm pumping smoke up Klay ass every time I get. Confidence is a key here. If he was on his previous contract, the Mavs would not even entertain having him on the roster. What he provides for how much he's being paid is fair value in my book. Role player in practice and superstar in spirit while again ill re-emphasize, getting paid like a role player.
Yeah but if he keeps taking superstar shots then thats the problem. He needs to take role players shot and when hes hot he can take them prime klay shots. You totally missed the point of the vid
@@remnant8898 mid level is 13 a year, yes in terms of NBA contract it is close to the Mid level. Duncan Robinson on his current contract has a higher annual per year than Klay on this current contract and his contract was signed almost 3 seasons ago. It is a good deal for the skill set even when you factor in the raising salary cap.
It doesn’t matter we had THJ🤣 As a mavs fan i much rather have Klay than THJ i promise u he will be okay on the mavs i rather him go 0-10 than THJ pull up jumpers. Literally everyone but mavs fans are crapping on klay 😂
@@abigairey9543 THJ last season - 35% from 3, *32 fucking percent* after the all star break which was our most important stretch of the season when we went on a run to the playoffs. *THIS WAS OUR DESIGNATED SHOOTER.* Klay last year - 38% from 3, 41% after all star break. No, it’s *yall*, everyone that isn’t a Mavs fan, that doesn’t understand. You haven’t experienced the pain of sitting through THJ night in night out. Washed Klay is still 10x better.
Calling a career year for Klay rn!! It’s the Luka effect… look at what became of Dinwiddie and DFS when they left. Brunson just needed to hog the ball, which we can’t allow with Luka
Bro it’s pre season Luka isn’t even playing …. Klay’s worse season is better then half the leagues and somehow he’s wash lol they don’t need play to be a superstar they just need him to hit threes the Mavs are probably the deepest team on paper
Oh? Melo was averaging 18 ppg 39% 3FG when he joined the Thunder? He had 4 rings? He was the second greatest shooter of all time? Melo was laughing at coming off of the bench. Klay took a paycut to go to Dallas and is willing to come off the bench. Nothing about Klay reminds me of Melo. You're weird.
You're harping on about Klay being in a Big 3, while you have always-injured-or-choking PG13 and Embiid over there, and proven soft losers KAT and Rudy over there. Klay has 4 freaking rings. Sure, it's not pre-injuries Klay. But I'd still take this Klay over the soft, loser trash that is Embaad, Playoff Piss, Kat and Rudy.
isnt the right thing to do is to report this for misinformation? Klay is doing well and he isn't treated like a superstar as he is only paid 16M per year for 3 years.
You expected klay to have his head in the game when he got benched for the entire last 7 minutes of the game? He’s literally going to the mavs to have a less role, he knows he’s not having a big role, he’s legit gonna be a catch and shoot guy, anyone who thinks klay to the mavs is bad doesn’t know ball, klay is NOT washed lmao
Klay deserves a chance. He knows he's not in his prime, but that doesn't mean he should stay stuck in one place for the rest of his career. Pushing himself to new challenges shows his resilience. Instead of harsh criticism, we should appreciate that drive-we could all learn from it.
The preseason game he didn’t score in, neither Kyrie or Luka played and Klay was getting double teamed because no one else on the floor was as big a threat. Not his fault at all.
@@VVVY777 he needs to be much better than THJ… not just a little better. And he needs to be just as good as DJJ at defense. He said he’s going to prove that he’s still an elite defender this season. I don’t know how that’s going to work out
@@Velveteenvision Lol he most certainly doesn't need to be DJJ on defense. It's called subbing Naji Marshall in on unfavorable matchups. Why do you people think in black and white 1:1? Why are you guys incapable of thinking beyond Luka-Kyrie-Klay oh no, no perimeter defense... FFS they have other roleplayers and defensive specialists. Don't you know that trios like that stagger minutes, too? FFS who did you think the Mavs had in the game in non-DJJ minutes? You think DJJ played all 48 or something?
I just want everyone to keep this same energy when he has that 40+ point night. People forget he’s a streaky shooter, and an elite one at that. It just sucks that everyone will be ghost mode when he has those big games, the haters will hide 😪
40 pt night sounds great, as long as he’s consistent throughout the season and doesn’t go cold in the most important games. The problem with Klay is he’s really inconsistent.
@@Velveteenvision even when he’s off offensively, he still draws defenders and helps Kyrie and luka. And he has playoff experience. And his play making with the bigs is ok. I think people will value him more as the season unfolds.
@@garymonkey 38% from 3 last year and 41% after all star break. Crazy how in any other situation ever NBA fans will tell you you’re crazy for using a 1 game sample size until it comes to dismissing Klay as washed.
His hair annoys me so much with the headband. Why would he want to look like a mushroom? Also he tucks his ears into the headband so it makes it even weirder looking.
@@tjnr02 then stop trying to tell people they don't get it if it's just preseason. I destroyed your point. Now you want to downplay something. I am going from what I been seeing from Klay the last few years. He is not an upgrade. Both of them are trash
This guy consciously or unconsciously hates Steph and Klay. He called Steph a role player before the last 3 games of Olympics and never talked about Steph's Olympic Final and SemiFinals performance. Skip Bayless 2.0
The season hasn't started yet. Just. LET. HIM. COOK. He may no longer be what he was in 2017, but he still has value to fit in with Kyrie and Luka. Possibly less shooting and more playmaking.
Bro, are you serious? This is the problem with y’all Podcasters, You literally took Jason kid words out of contacts and made a video about Klay Thompson? SMH JK was referring to his shooting ability Klay knows his role come in hit some shots play some defense we know he’s not the Klay of old just buy into what we’re trying to do and play hard every night
I think Klay will feel refreshed and rejuvenated and will have a decent seasonal Luka will not miss him on that wing and in them corners he just has to stay ready
Its gonna be so crazy 10+ years in the future, after Klay gets his jersey retired, statue outside, and HoF induction, we're gonna come back to videos like this one and say "oh yeah, he played for Dallas for a couple years." Its kinda like Allen Iverson when he played for the Pistons and Grizzlies, but of course is a Sixer For Life
@@qm804 I don’t know if you were watching the same suns. They looked completely different from last year in my opinion. Smoother gameplay from them all. I think they might be a sleeper team. But as a suns fan I have low hopes but I’m trying to be optimistic
At least Klay is not stuck Playing with LeFraud...that'd be TERRIBLE for him(and anyone with a soul)....in Dallas all he has to do is make threes which hes still AMAZING at...so he's gonna put up some fantastic numbers in Dallas making wide open threes all day.n
How about start supporting Klay instead of just hating on the guy. Injuries and not playing for as long as he did, did have an impact on his offensive game. He’s still killa Klay. Y’all treating him like he’s Sabrina or bronny or something. He catches so many strays it’s borderline verbal abuse and harassment. He could drop any of yall haters off 11-0 any day any time.
We're not Klay's moms here .... no one is hating on him. We're just discussing issues in the NBA. Guy gets 16 million to shoot a basketball ... he can handle it.
If Klay can average 15 pts on 45/40/90 splits and be just average on D Mavs will be near the top of the West. He's going to be the 4th option on the team behind the bigs.
legs/knees are compromised so arms/wrist overcompensate or shot just becomes flat/short. i've seen klay hesitate on his shot for a split second so much that i believe he thinks of this almost every time. and healthy days kind of disrupt the rhythm all over again because he isn't using his arms/wrist as much. i think that's why it's such a rollercoaster for klay, it's literally too much to think about. he thinks of his shot. he thinks of his legs. he thinks about his image. he thinks about his minutes.
Yeah his mind ain’t right and haven’t been right for along time. When he was on the bench during his recovery he had the look of envy or at least that’s how I saw it. I think he wanted to play so bad and thought he would pick up where he left off then Poole showed up and stole his spotlight…Poole party this…Poole party that…when he got paid Klay got into his own head so much so that he was bricking shots he normally made.
Which i think is one of the reasons he decided to play for the Mavs rather than the Lakers. With the Lakers every sports pundit/ fan will be criticizing his play, which in turn will make him more conscious about his play. Just look at Kyrie, he left the big name cities and is playing his best basketball since Cleveland (another small market team). Also the circus that was going on with Draymond/ warriors the past couple of years sure wasn't helping with his mentality. Klay will be fine, just outperform THJ from last year and Mavs fans will be happy.
@@Andrew-gs2ps the weird thing about him is, he actually had his best "season" in his 1st full season coming back from his injury (season after winning the chip). Had a REALLY BAD slump then had an EVEN HOTTER RUN to finish that season. But that's just it, he's so prone to having bad slumps because of the games where he just doesn't have his legs under him.
He didn’t rank them tbf, it was Basketball Forever, although they’re definitely wrong. Philly has the best big 3 in the league, followed by Boston, NY, OKC, and one of Minny, Dallas, or Milwaukee.
I disagree, we didn’t bring Klay in to be even a number 3 option. Luka, Kyrie and our center duo is going to be our 1,2,3 scoring options Klay will most likely e the 4-5 scoring option, which is a drastic difference. He went from playing on a finge play in team as a number 2, to a number 4 option on a championship counter. I would say that’s quite a big difference. Were just asking to shoot 3s and play solid d, basically fulfill the THJ role
I wish they brought someone in who is a serious 3rd option. Someone who can also play great defense. I’m looking forward to see if DJJ improves his shooting this year, I have a feeling he will and the Mavs will regret losing him. He was the best defensive player on the team. I see
I wish they brought someone in who is a serious 3rd option. Someone who can also play great defense. I’m looking forward to seeing if DJJ improves his shooting this year, I have a feeling he will and the Mavs will regret losing him. He was the best defensive player on the team.
@@Velveteenvisionare you joking? Djj sucked ass from 3 his entire career. He was barely even decent when playing with Luka who makes by far the most high quality open 3 point shots and you expect djj to some how get better? No he will regress
As a certified Klay Thompson doubter, I think he’ll actually do fine as the season progresses. But these slumps will get longer and more frequent if there is no change. He needs to add to his game and let his spot up shooting be a sweet spot. Can an older dog learn new tricks? 🤔
bro why do you think the Mavs wanted him lol we’re not gonna have Luka rework the entire way he plays because of Klay. They will probably incorporate a bit more movement for him but overall he will be shooting set shots gifted to him by Luka and Kyrie.
He is still a good shooter, when the season starts, he will playing alongside with Kyrie & Luka, imagine the type of quality open shot he will take, standing catch and shoot is definitely better than running to a spot catch and shoot
I believe Klay is done… as a starter at least. Coming off the bench he may contribute but defensively…he’s a step slower. Offensively …he’s not as efficient.
18 ppg on 39% 3FG is plenty efficient for the contract and role he's taken. Slower step Klay is still many times better than THJ. Naji Marshall and Grimes ready to pick up the slack defensively for Klay when needed.
klay is way more efficient then your average role-player. sure he has bad nights like they do like THJR does but the dude can still score and get buckets. he's a liability on defense and a step too slow on it due to the injuries. compared to THJR he is a walking bucket still and a massive upgrade.
Mavs shot themselves in the foot, now Kidd has to play Klay and it's going to be disastrous, Luka leaving for sure as Dallas won't make it out of the first round
The thing is, he's was and still is somewhat of a catch and shoot maestro. On this 2nd game, they didn't have Kyrie or Luka to take pressure off him. I think he'll still be good on Dallas, but only time will tell.
K I dont understand the hate. I understand that klay is washed and isnt the same player as before, but why cant you appreciate his prime. All you guys r just saying crap about him even though he's a human. Let him enjoy his career, his retirement is coming, let him have fun. Stop hating!
It isn't hating. It's Klay arrogance hat he displayed and insecurities. He tried to force himself to be the same player he once was instead accepting he isn't. Nothnig wrong with that, in GS he forced everything and went away from what made him great. The GSW system was built on getting him looks but he went away from that to force hero balls instead. He chose his pride over the team he built. The foundation he laid out he forgot. Remember DRose? Why was DRose so loved and respected even after injuries? He admitted he wasnt the same player and played for the team instead of himself. Not showing any insecurities at all. Klay has 4 rings, records, accolades but felt the nedd to flash 4 fingers to show his rings? Like what?
@@Tacti_Kal Are you dumb? He took less money to play for the Mavs. He just wants to be happy and compete from the level he is currently at. If he was "arrogant" or in denial about his current state, he'd be demanding max and a starting spot. WTF? Klay playing heroball? Dude you're dumb af. Klay left because GS gave POOLE the bag, gave DRAYMOND the bag, and those two fools both led to their downfall while Klay was being a good soldier the entire time. LITERALLY TOOK LESS MONEY TO GET OUT OF THERE. Literally means he put his ego aside. WTF can you not understand?
Klay had a terrible attitude and hurt his team for his own delusion ego. Plus, he spent the whole year throwing temper tantrums like a spoiled child who couldn't get the toy they wanted. I think that's why some ppl feel negatively towards Klay. Especially the caring more about your ego than your team winning part.
Mavs fans were so happy when they got Klay. They did not get they got the washed Klay "Brick" Thompson. He's not consistent anymore and bad at defence. What a defence front-3 of Luka, Kyrie and Klay gonna be. That's Mavs main problem
What non-Mavs fans like yourself don't understand is they're being ignoramuses and are talking out their ass. Mavs fans did not and do not think they're getting prime GSW Klay. All Klay has to be is an upgrade over THJ. Klay as is is a better defender, playmaker and shotmaker than THJ RIGHT NOW. As is. WTF do you think kind of defense THJ, Jaden Hardy, etc. put up when they play? Not better than Klay. Why the F do you think the Mavs picked up Naji Marshall and Grimes? You think they won't come in for Klay if Klay is playing bad defense? DUH. DUUUUUH. D U H. DUUUUH. D U H.
@@VVVY777talk to em man. by the way remember how the Mavs made that last minute push to end the season and looked utterly dominant doing it? We did that with THJ shooting *32% from 3* during that stretch. Klay shot *41% from 3* during that same part of the season. He will do fine for us.
This video aged like a milk left outside on a hot day… Klay on his debut game did amazing!😂 If he had a crap game everyone would be talking about how bad he is and how he is washed. Gotta keep the same energy throughout the whole szn 🤷🏻♂️
This aged like sour milk... 😂😂😂 22 points on 6/10 three point shooting in his debut
This dude and his channel are overrated. I want his reaction if Klay wins a championship with mavericks.
Fr bro klay literally made a new record on threes made on debut
@@williamcarver121 For real...
The problem with Klay is consistency, especially in high pressure games, and the fact that he was expected to be the second best player on a NBA roster which is out of his capabilities
Came here to say the same thing! yeahya, he's crushing it!
The narrative that the warriors didn’t value Klay and paid everyone else first is crazy. I remember they signed him to fat bag after he tore his acl in the playoffs and he didn’t play for 2 years. Now when it’s his turn to be good business he wants to leave. It’s understandable but stop trying to put down the warriors front office they never did Klay wrong
Klay got arrogant and a big head. He was terrible when it counted. That man needs medication
@@iamtheonlywilly Another thing to Brotha is the fact Klay can't accept the fact he's not the same player he once was. His ego is getting the better of him.
@@iamtheonlywillyhe has always been cocky.
@@XxSuPeRFLYFaTGUYxXhe literally came out in the media saying the opposite of this so I’m not sure where you got that from. You read too much internet chatter.
@@MrJohnnyAOAno he wasn’t he got cocky after that fourth ring he was always cool calm and collected
Whos here after he had 6 3’s
yup klay left everything on the court. The man looks good in blue 🙅🏻♂️🧢
This man made me laugh, I searched up this video again just to laugh rq 😂
Not me. But I am here after a three game sample size where Klay is averaging just under 20 points per game on 45% from three and is getting the most open looks he has in his career
@A.M. Sports You owe us Mavs fans an apology...
In 5 to 10 years, we're all gonna be looking back on Klay Thompson videos like, "Oh right... I forgot he played for the Mavs..."
Facts
You are speaking truth
It's like Tony Parker playing for the Hornets 😭
@@HunterHv tony did waaaaaht?
Nah we're gonna be looking back like "wow, the Maverick who won 4 championships with Luka and Ky starting in 2025 used to be a Warrior? 🤯"
WELL WELL WELL
This guy is a joke. His voice is also irritating.
LOL TALK TO EM CHAMP
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Nah bro just buy their stock. People want to gamble their life away and I’m all here to make money off it
You don't support this man family, you have no input on his channel
Agreed. The gambling sites are sketchy, if you win big they try not to pay
100% agree. That so many sport-based channels are pushing gambling is tragic. Many, many people have to lose for a few people to win
For non Mavs fans, Klay is a replacement for THJ. We’re alright.
Fr, major upgrade
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@@panohot595 Hardaway Jr. He's in Detroit now
@@green285that’s not on upgrade tmj is 20 ppg scorer who can shoot better than Klay … mavs did not utilize him correctly
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Draymond is a significantly larger problem on golden state then klay was, draymond is a cancer and needs to retire, does not severe 25m a year
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Don't get it.Why would you expect him to be a superstar if he is getting paid as a role player or sixth man? Just let the guy play ball. Starter or non starter he adds value to Mavs with his friendly contract.
15m a year less than we were paying for THJ😂😂😂 dude just hates the mavs
@@sinteo4989na dude is a LeBron slurper and clutch pays these dudes to go hard on anyone who shows LeBron up...which yeah youre right that is the Mavs....you got a young kid whos ALREADY a much better offensive player/force than LeBron was in every single way with Kyrie who spoke out against LeBron because he hated winning every game FOR LeBron and getting zero credit and now Klay who doesn't wanna play for his home team just to avoid LeBron and because he knows hes in a better place to win games....
Not to mention the season just began, can’t stand these sensational videos/channels
@@Loading-lg6hs same ASF
@@ChrisSmith-tu9buthis dude does not even like lebron . take lebron out your mouth
THJ last season - 35% from 3, 32% after all star break. *This was our dedicated shooter.*
Klay last season - 38% from 3, 41% after all star break.
We’re paying Klay less than we were THJ.
We’ll be fine. Last year the Warriors had a lot of drama going on (yes because of him but also because of Draymond deciding to become a WWE star, Wiggins personal issues), all while barely struggling to stay afloat in the play in race. So yea, every bad Klay game stuck out like a sore thumb because they needed him every night to win.
In Dallas he will be a glorified role-player. If Klay going 0-6 instead of 3-6 or something is the reason we’re losing games night in night out then we will have much much larger issues to deal with. Like, Luka tore his ACL or Kyrie broke his spine or some shit.
One of the greatest shooters of all time being washed still puts him at a good spot up shooter on average over the course of an 82 game season. He will be getting the easiest shots of his life since the KD days playing off Luka and Kyrie.
He’ll be fine. Yall will see.
But Klay also needs to be just as good as DJJ at defense since he took his spot in the starting line up and DJJs defense helped them win games. How is that even possible?
@@Velveteenvision sis all over Mavs RUclips hating on Klay lol give it a rest. Naji and Grimes are there. They will figure it out.
Dallas is gonna ask Klay to do so little that he really can’t fail. He won’t gaurd anyone of consequence, he won’t initiate the offense, he won’t start every game, he won’t play crunch time all the time either…. They’re gonna ask him to hit open 3s that’s it
@@Velveteenvision DJJ defense was not that good lol MAVS defense was suck before trade deadline they just became elite when thet got Gaff and Pj.
@@Velveteenvisionhe is far better than THJ defensively and if we need defense we can play the two defensive players we just traded for. Idk why people pretend like djj was Jrue Holiday
Didn't look like a role player in his debut!
EX-Splash bro scored 22 pts. Most 3s ever as a Mav in his debut. Let's see the video on that one :D
I'm rocking with Klay to the end. Shut all the haters up Klay. 18ppg shooting 37-38% from 3 is still a #3 on a championship team. Lets Fucken go Klay.
He is washed
As a dubs fan, I love Klay but he is a shell of himself. He loss a lot of close games for us. His unwillingness to do an Iguodala and come off the bench caused bad vibes for the team. The vibes without Klay is so good right now. I hope he does well in Dallas.
Yep
I don't see any pouting on the Warriors at that moment .... that's a big improvement.
I do believe still on Klay. Without Klay warriors did not win a championship. They didn't even win during 2 years of klay's recovery. Is that the way GSW management and some fans treat a player who had been very hardworking and humblest player I've ever seen. Last year Klay was psychologically affected by his max contract that lowers a bit his average performance and the most painful is that people judge him cruelly forgetting the big contribution of warriors. They forgot how curry failed during the 2016 finals versus Cavs and even with Raptors when iguodala pass the ball to curry for the win and curry miss the shot. I love curry but let's not forget Klay how valuable he is and what he has done with the warriors to win 4 championship.
@@karledwinmolina-fn4np Klay is washed, get over it
@@foreverisamightylongtimeexactly. All of us Dubs fans will always love Klay, but he ain't the guy he was from 2014 - 2019.
PAUSE!!!!!!!!! 5:54
Mega pause
The D was actually good is insane 😂😂
It’s the face he made saying that like trying to convince us
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Omg I’m dead😂
This aged well AM
This video didn’t age well hahahah
This is going to age so poorly 😂
It did
APOLOGIZE BOZO
Still an upgrade over THJR.
Klay with Luka will either get a lot of open shots, or if the oposition respects him to much Luka will cook his oposition
Ya this is what most people are missing, the mavs have very little trade assets and desperately needed a third scoring option who can shot the 3 and not be a turnstile on D, klay is def a huge upgrade
I just wish you good luck bro. Coz as far as I can remember he gets plenty of open shots due to Curry's gravity but he keeps on bricking them.
@@a_hanni3335 you are commenting under a Video you obviously didn’t even watch 🤦🏽♂️ Klay shot 39% on 9 attempts a Game. On the Warriors btw.
@@a_hanni3335 Your bench mark is one game in a season where he got 54 or smth against the Hawks
Yeah but Klay can't stay in front of his man. You can't win a chip with a defender like that on the floor.
What you're saying would be a problem if Klay was getting paid like a superstar, but that's not the case. Klay is making a little over the middle level exception. If I'm the Mavs, I'm pumping smoke up Klay ass every time I get. Confidence is a key here. If he was on his previous contract, the Mavs would not even entertain having him on the roster. What he provides for how much he's being paid is fair value in my book. Role player in practice and superstar in spirit while again ill re-emphasize, getting paid like a role player.
Klay is making about 17M a year for 3 years. That's nowhere near mid level.
Yeah but if he keeps taking superstar shots then thats the problem. He needs to take role players shot and when hes hot he can take them prime klay shots. You totally missed the point of the vid
@@remnant8898 mid level is 13 a year, yes in terms of NBA contract it is close to the Mid level. Duncan Robinson on his current contract has a higher annual per year than Klay on this current contract and his contract was signed almost 3 seasons ago. It is a good deal for the skill set even when you factor in the raising salary cap.
@@Dizcreti I doubt ball hogs Luka and Kyrie will even give klay the chance to take a bad hero shot
People always underestimate How much overpaying one guy really hurts their team. People so often totally overlook this once the deals are all done.
1:00 how tf does klay's dad "grew up idolizing kobe bryant"??!!
This aged so bad. I would respect him if he made a video going hey i was wrong
Love how the Mavs just keep making "EXPERTS" look bad since last season
bro everytime u do this they prove u wrong damn
This dude is overrated, he's likes to spread negative comments about mavericks but not just them, talented players.
Lmao aged like milk
It doesn’t matter we had THJ🤣 As a mavs fan i much rather have Klay than THJ i promise u he will be okay on the mavs i rather him go 0-10 than THJ pull up jumpers. Literally everyone but mavs fans are crapping on klay 😂
They dont know what we know lol
nah... will come back here later in the season to see if you think the same
@@abigairey9543 better shooter and better decision maker than THJ they'll be alright
@@abigairey9543
THJ last season - 35% from 3, *32 fucking percent* after the all star break which was our most important stretch of the season when we went on a run to the playoffs. *THIS WAS OUR DESIGNATED SHOOTER.*
Klay last year - 38% from 3, 41% after all star break.
No, it’s *yall*, everyone that isn’t a Mavs fan, that doesn’t understand. You haven’t experienced the pain of sitting through THJ night in night out. Washed Klay is still 10x better.
Calling a career year for Klay rn!! It’s the Luka effect… look at what became of Dinwiddie and DFS when they left. Brunson just needed to hog the ball, which we can’t allow with Luka
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A.M hoops say your nonsense to Klay, 😂😂😂😂😂 did ya watch his debut? Common man just don't watch it it's gonna hurt your feelings 😂😂
Cant agree. This dude will end up open all season.
Where’s the apology video????
This dude is such a 🤡 and his channel is so overrated.
This guy has too much pride and ego to own up to his mistakes.
Bro it’s pre season Luka isn’t even playing …. Klay’s worse season is better then half the leagues and somehow he’s wash lol they don’t need play to be a superstar they just need him to hit threes the Mavs are probably the deepest team on paper
Most 3s in a Mavs debut for all you "0-10'ers"
Klay in Dallas reminds me of Mslo joining OKC.. they both think they are still superstars when they joined these teams...
Klay doent think that. And thats not what we need from him anyways. We need him to be an upgrade over THJ. Nothing more!
Oh? Melo was averaging 18 ppg 39% 3FG when he joined the Thunder? He had 4 rings? He was the second greatest shooter of all time?
Melo was laughing at coming off of the bench. Klay took a paycut to go to Dallas and is willing to come off the bench.
Nothing about Klay reminds me of Melo. You're weird.
@@VVVY777 he has a gf u know. he doesn’t want u
😂😂😂@@scoot5642
@@Smido83 but JKidd and the Mavs are thinking different compared to yours.. watch the video...
You're harping on about Klay being in a Big 3, while you have always-injured-or-choking PG13 and Embiid over there, and proven soft losers KAT and Rudy over there. Klay has 4 freaking rings.
Sure, it's not pre-injuries Klay. But I'd still take this Klay over the soft, loser trash that is Embaad, Playoff Piss, Kat and Rudy.
Straight up yap session
All we want is for him to shoot 40% from 3 on like 8-9 attempts per game and compete on the defensive end
Shooting yes, defense no. Expecting Thompson to defend the other team's best perimeter player now is a pipe dream!
Defend? Nah, give it up. Lol
@@hmrhuang his defense looked really good in peseason actually , was pleasantly surprised
@@hmrhuang when did he ever say that? Y’all just hear what y’all want to hear
@@hmrhuang that’s why I said compete on that end
aged like fine wine
ur overcomplicating the simple fact that klay is a replacement for THJ.( go see THJ's stats to understand) and we made it to the finals with him
isnt the right thing to do is to report this for misinformation? Klay is doing well and he isn't treated like a superstar as he is only paid 16M per year for 3 years.
I bet he helps Dallas.
You expected klay to have his head in the game when he got benched for the entire last 7 minutes of the game? He’s literally going to the mavs to have a less role, he knows he’s not having a big role, he’s legit gonna be a catch and shoot guy, anyone who thinks klay to the mavs is bad doesn’t know ball, klay is NOT washed lmao
I'd take 10 bucks to live in Texas over 50 million to have to smell piss 24/7 in California
"the d was actually good?" bro knew what he was doing
No Diddy
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so much for this...
You are forgeting that preseason was player without Luka
Right. Like damn klay is gonna be wide open when luka is out there. He just needs to hit his shots and that’s all
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U don't have to watch
Why? It’s legal and he can promote what he wants
They paying him to promote it so he ain't stopping man
The man has to pay his bills somehow
Cry more
Klay deserves a chance. He knows he's not in his prime, but that doesn't mean he should stay stuck in one place for the rest of his career. Pushing himself to new challenges shows his resilience. Instead of harsh criticism, we should appreciate that drive-we could all learn from it.
The preseason game he didn’t score in, neither Kyrie or Luka played and Klay was getting double teamed because no one else on the floor was as big a threat. Not his fault at all.
Shouldnt that be the game he should show he still has it? He just needs to be consistent i reckon
@@akosibaintz6675he has never been a shot creator. So no that wasn’t his game to show he “still had it”
That was also the best defensive team of the 4 they play in preseason
Klay needs to get better first. Then he can be himself again.
True
Wrong. All he needs to be is happy and better than THJ.
@@VVVY777 he needs to be much better than THJ… not just a little better. And he needs to be just as good as DJJ at defense. He said he’s going to prove that he’s still an elite defender this season. I don’t know how that’s going to work out
@@Velveteenvisionbro shut up. There’s absolutely 0 reasons klay would need to be as good as djj defensively when he is leagues better offensively.
@@Velveteenvision Lol he most certainly doesn't need to be DJJ on defense. It's called subbing Naji Marshall in on unfavorable matchups. Why do you people think in black and white 1:1? Why are you guys incapable of thinking beyond Luka-Kyrie-Klay oh no, no perimeter defense... FFS they have other roleplayers and defensive specialists. Don't you know that trios like that stagger minutes, too? FFS who did you think the Mavs had in the game in non-DJJ minutes? You think DJJ played all 48 or something?
Curry* 7:49
Funny how I saw this comment at this exact time in the video
“WHAT this is a disaster waiting to happen” Watch the highlights bro😂😂
I just want everyone to keep this same energy when he has that 40+ point night. People forget he’s a streaky shooter, and an elite one at that. It just sucks that everyone will be ghost mode when he has those big games, the haters will hide 😪
40 pt night sounds great, as long as he’s consistent throughout the season and doesn’t go cold in the most important games. The problem with Klay is he’s really inconsistent.
@@Velveteenvision even when he’s off offensively, he still draws defenders and helps Kyrie and luka. And he has playoff experience. And his play making with the bigs is ok. I think people will value him more as the season unfolds.
Well said
Klay we'll be fine. 100%
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Based on?
@@isaaccalalang78320-10 in an elimination game he’s like Memphis Allen iverson
@@isaaccalalang7832He's 34, has a monster ego ego can't accept he's no longer an all star, his defense is non existent.
@@garymonkey 38% from 3 last year and 41% after all star break.
Crazy how in any other situation ever NBA fans will tell you you’re crazy for using a 1 game sample size until it comes to dismissing Klay as washed.
He has to cut his hair and everything will be fine trust me. Short hair makes you play better
His hair annoys me so much with the headband. Why would he want to look like a mushroom?
Also he tucks his ears into the headband so it makes it even weirder looking.
A taper would do wonders for him! And leave the headband at home.
@@Velveteenvisionthat’s called an Afro taper (sides cut short). Nothing annoying about it
I don't know. Dirk played out of his mind when he rocked the long hair look.
Can’t wait for this to age like milk
I hope Klay proved am hoops wrong.
You're such a great commentator man, thanks for all your passion.
Omg people still don't get it. Klay is an upgrade for THJ. Why are we still having this conversation 🤦🏻♂️
IKR? Nuance, context and common sense is so lost on these mumble rapper wannabe keyboard GM's.
Sounds good. But Klay play on the court doesn't look like a upgrade
@@ckingtruth its preseason mate
@@tjnr02 then stop trying to tell people they don't get it if it's just preseason. I destroyed your point. Now you want to downplay something. I am going from what I been seeing from Klay the last few years. He is not an upgrade. Both of them are trash
@@ckingtruth imagine thinking THJ and Klay brings the same value as a player on the court
This guy consciously or unconsciously hates Steph and Klay.
He called Steph a role player before the last 3 games of Olympics and never talked about Steph's Olympic Final and SemiFinals performance.
Skip Bayless 2.0
The season hasn't started yet. Just. LET. HIM. COOK.
He may no longer be what he was in 2017, but he still has value to fit in with Kyrie and Luka. Possibly less shooting and more playmaking.
You got all these clips but none of the clips of him saying he's here to fit a roll (MULTIPLE TIMES)
Mavs don't need Superstar Klay to win playoff games. All they need is Game 6 Klay. I am sure he still has that in his bag.
Did he not shoot 3 of 19 and only have 8 points in game 6 last year, or am I missing something? Game 6 Klay is not a thing anymore.
Mavs got klay to stay in a corner to allow luka ans kyrie play one on one. He will be just spot up shooter.
Bro, are you serious? This is the problem with y’all Podcasters, You literally took Jason kid words out of contacts and made a video about Klay Thompson? SMH JK was referring to his shooting ability Klay knows his role come in hit some shots play some defense we know he’s not the Klay of old just buy into what we’re trying to do and play hard every night
this channel’s always garbage man, idk why I even clicked on this. it’s always like 5th grader drama analysis.
definition of ready to hate before actually seeing something .
I think Klay will feel refreshed and rejuvenated and will have a decent seasonal Luka will not miss him on that wing and in them corners he just has to stay ready
K. Clearly you haven't watched Klay the last two years. WOW.
Its gonna be so crazy 10+ years in the future, after Klay gets his jersey retired, statue outside, and HoF induction, we're gonna come back to videos like this one and say "oh yeah, he played for Dallas for a couple years." Its kinda like Allen Iverson when he played for the Pistons and Grizzlies, but of course is a Sixer For Life
Klay hit 6 threes last night, had 22 points, and 3 steals for the reigning Western Conference Champions
So book KD and Beal aren’t a legit big three ?
Beal is in the spot as Klay in my opinion. They're both damaged goods
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 you're fucking HILARIOUS! Have you not watched the Suns recently? Literally NOBODY is afraid of the Suns. Thanks for the laughs.
We don’t talk about them
Jokic and (insert any 2 here) are a better big 3
@@qm804 I don’t know if you were watching the same suns. They looked completely different from last year in my opinion. Smoother gameplay from them all. I think they might be a sleeper team. But as a suns fan I have low hopes but I’m trying to be optimistic
At least Klay is not stuck Playing with LeFraud...that'd be TERRIBLE for him(and anyone with a soul)....in Dallas all he has to do is make threes which hes still AMAZING at...so he's gonna put up some fantastic numbers in Dallas making wide open threes all day.n
He is third option. Coach said to honor his player. Everybody knows it. He dosent need to pop every night.
He's not the third option. Lively is. Klay is a spot up shooter. Not even 3 and D.
How about start supporting Klay instead of just hating on the guy. Injuries and not playing for as long as he did, did have an impact on his offensive game. He’s still killa Klay. Y’all treating him like he’s Sabrina or bronny or something. He catches so many strays it’s borderline verbal abuse and harassment. He could drop any of yall haters off 11-0 any day any time.
We're not Klay's moms here .... no one is hating on him. We're just discussing issues in the NBA. Guy gets 16 million to shoot a basketball ... he can handle it.
If Klay can average 15 pts on 45/40/90 splits and be just average on D Mavs will be near the top of the West. He's going to be the 4th option on the team behind the bigs.
A lot of good points here. Instead of repeating them I’ll just add this: Ray Allen to Miami? We all saw what he did there.
He's not washed at all. He's just sick of the mind games in golden state. Preseason is irrelevant. Klay is gonna go off this season.
From where I live its impossible to get his content in the am
Signed Jalen green to 3 year 106million dollar contract
Should have waited until the end of the season. Smh. Rockets can't seem to stop shooting themselves on the foot. Smh
after half year if you are wrong ill post this vid to every post you make just to remind you.
legs/knees are compromised so arms/wrist overcompensate or shot just becomes flat/short.
i've seen klay hesitate on his shot for a split second so much that i believe he thinks of this almost every time. and healthy days kind of disrupt the rhythm all over again because he isn't using his arms/wrist as much. i think that's why it's such a rollercoaster for klay, it's literally too much to think about.
he thinks of his shot. he thinks of his legs. he thinks about his image. he thinks about his minutes.
Yeah his mind ain’t right and haven’t been right for along time. When he was on the bench during his recovery he had the look of envy or at least that’s how I saw it. I think he wanted to play so bad and thought he would pick up where he left off then Poole showed up and stole his spotlight…Poole party this…Poole party that…when he got paid Klay got into his own head so much so that he was bricking shots he normally made.
Which i think is one of the reasons he decided to play for the Mavs rather than the Lakers. With the Lakers every sports pundit/ fan will be criticizing his play, which in turn will make him more conscious about his play. Just look at Kyrie, he left the big name cities and is playing his best basketball since Cleveland (another small market team). Also the circus that was going on with Draymond/ warriors the past couple of years sure wasn't helping with his mentality. Klay will be fine, just outperform THJ from last year and Mavs fans will be happy.
Brother his percentages have barely changed
You mfs wanna hate so bad u literally start inventing new realities like Klay isn’t still a 40% shooter
@@Andrew-gs2ps the weird thing about him is, he actually had his best "season" in his 1st full season coming back from his injury (season after winning the chip).
Had a REALLY BAD slump then had an EVEN HOTTER RUN to finish that season. But that's just it, he's so prone to having bad slumps because of the games where he just doesn't have his legs under him.
Hi this is shaq. Always watching.😅 Thanks for the idea.😂
The big 3 rankings horrible c'mon man
He didn’t rank them tbf, it was Basketball Forever, although they’re definitely wrong. Philly has the best big 3 in the league, followed by Boston, NY, OKC, and one of Minny, Dallas, or Milwaukee.
Dude talked out of his ass‼️ klay balling
I disagree, we didn’t bring Klay in to be even a number 3 option. Luka, Kyrie and our center duo is going to be our 1,2,3 scoring options Klay will most likely e the 4-5 scoring option, which is a drastic difference. He went from playing on a finge play in team as a number 2, to a number 4 option on a championship counter. I would say that’s quite a big difference. Were just asking to shoot 3s and play solid d, basically fulfill the THJ role
I wish they brought someone in who is a serious 3rd option. Someone who can also play great defense.
I’m looking forward to see if DJJ improves his shooting this year, I have a feeling he will and the Mavs will regret losing him. He was the best defensive player on the team.
I see
I wish they brought someone in who is a serious 3rd option. Someone who can also play great defense.
I’m looking forward to seeing if DJJ improves his shooting this year, I have a feeling he will and the Mavs will regret losing him. He was the best defensive player on the team.
@@Velveteenvisionare you joking? Djj sucked ass from 3 his entire career. He was barely even decent when playing with Luka who makes by far the most high quality open 3 point shots and you expect djj to some how get better? No he will regress
can't wait to come back to this in a year.
Hear that Lakers fans? "He chose winning over money". Nobody thinks ya bottom feeders are winning a real championship this season😂
... okay lol we dont even think that so stop hatin worry about your own team
@treywagner1373 oh yeah. "We dont even think that"😂
Nigga y’all ain’t even making the playoffs
Yeah laker fans don’t think they winning a championship believe me. This coming from a guy who has tosh.0 on his playlists 😂you a bish
Don’t tell me you actually think mavs have a shot at winning anything 😂😂😂
As a certified Klay Thompson doubter, I think he’ll actually do fine as the season progresses. But these slumps will get longer and more frequent if there is no change. He needs to add to his game and let his spot up shooting be a sweet spot. Can an older dog learn new tricks? 🤔
bro why do you think the Mavs wanted him lol we’re not gonna have Luka rework the entire way he plays because of Klay. They will probably incorporate a bit more movement for him but overall he will be shooting set shots gifted to him by Luka and Kyrie.
@@nomorepartiezz Beautiful. Wish Luka would have seen some action in the preseason, but it’s understandable why not. Hope it works out.
From a lonnnng time warriors fan, barely missing any Klay era games, I gotta say…
You are spot on in this video
He is still a good shooter, when the season starts, he will playing alongside with Kyrie & Luka, imagine the type of quality open shot he will take, standing catch and shoot is definitely better than running to a spot catch and shoot
I believe Klay is done… as a starter at least. Coming off the bench he may contribute but defensively…he’s a step slower. Offensively …he’s not as efficient.
Yeah, that's what the bench is for, a player who can't defend enough to start, but can add some punch when he comes off the bench.
18 ppg on 39% 3FG is plenty efficient for the contract and role he's taken. Slower step Klay is still many times better than THJ. Naji Marshall and Grimes ready to pick up the slack defensively for Klay when needed.
klay is way more efficient then your average role-player. sure he has bad nights like they do like THJR does but the dude can still score and get buckets. he's a liability on defense and a step too slow on it due to the injuries.
compared to THJR he is a walking bucket still and a massive upgrade.
Lets see if he's a Grayson Allen or a 2012 Ray Allen
Mavs shot themselves in the foot, now Kidd has to play Klay and it's going to be disastrous, Luka leaving for sure as Dallas won't make it out of the first round
The thing is, he's was and still is somewhat of a catch and shoot maestro. On this 2nd game, they didn't have Kyrie or Luka to take pressure off him. I think he'll still be good on Dallas, but only time will tell.
Let’s give it half of the season guys cmon. It was a couple pre season games lol.
i live in florida and i went to this one warriors game vs clippers when klay got taken out that started all this. crazy to think about
K I dont understand the hate. I understand that klay is washed and isnt the same player as before, but why cant you appreciate his prime. All you guys r just saying crap about him even though he's a human. Let him enjoy his career, his retirement is coming, let him have fun. Stop hating!
It isn't hating. It's Klay arrogance hat he displayed and insecurities. He tried to force himself to be the same player he once was instead accepting he isn't. Nothnig wrong with that, in GS he forced everything and went away from what made him great. The GSW system was built on getting him looks but he went away from that to force hero balls instead. He chose his pride over the team he built. The foundation he laid out he forgot. Remember DRose? Why was DRose so loved and respected even after injuries? He admitted he wasnt the same player and played for the team instead of himself. Not showing any insecurities at all. Klay has 4 rings, records, accolades but felt the nedd to flash 4 fingers to show his rings? Like what?
So because we aren't talking about the past but are the present we are hating? Come onnn
I see no hate
@@Tacti_Kal Are you dumb? He took less money to play for the Mavs. He just wants to be happy and compete from the level he is currently at.
If he was "arrogant" or in denial about his current state, he'd be demanding max and a starting spot. WTF? Klay playing heroball? Dude you're dumb af.
Klay left because GS gave POOLE the bag, gave DRAYMOND the bag, and those two fools both led to their downfall while Klay was being a good soldier the entire time.
LITERALLY TOOK LESS MONEY TO GET OUT OF THERE. Literally means he put his ego aside. WTF can you not understand?
Klay had a terrible attitude and hurt his team for his own delusion ego. Plus, he spent the whole year throwing temper tantrums like a spoiled child who couldn't get the toy they wanted. I think that's why some ppl feel negatively towards Klay. Especially the caring more about your ego than your team winning part.
I think klay still has some miles left on him. But he gets streaky.I do think he fits better in dallas.
This video is trash😂😂😂
How
As a mavs fan i just need him to be better than thj
Mavs fans were so happy when they got Klay. They did not get they got the washed Klay "Brick" Thompson. He's not consistent anymore and bad at defence. What a defence front-3 of Luka, Kyrie and Klay gonna be. That's Mavs main problem
Klay in a mavs jersey is same as Tony Parker in a hornets jersey.
Brother he hit the 4th most 3’s in the league last year at a good percentage 😂 I think we’ll be alright
What non-Mavs fans like yourself don't understand is they're being ignoramuses and are talking out their ass.
Mavs fans did not and do not think they're getting prime GSW Klay.
All Klay has to be is an upgrade over THJ. Klay as is is a better defender, playmaker and shotmaker than THJ RIGHT NOW. As is.
WTF do you think kind of defense THJ, Jaden Hardy, etc. put up when they play? Not better than Klay.
Why the F do you think the Mavs picked up Naji Marshall and Grimes? You think they won't come in for Klay if Klay is playing bad defense? DUH. DUUUUUH. D U H.
DUUUUH. D U H.
@@VVVY777talk to em man.
by the way remember how the Mavs made that last minute push to end the season and looked utterly dominant doing it? We did that with THJ shooting *32% from 3* during that stretch.
Klay shot *41% from 3* during that same part of the season.
He will do fine for us.
@@nomorepartiezz let's see what u gonna say when he goes 0-10 in a game 7
This video aged like a milk left outside on a hot day… Klay on his debut game did amazing!😂 If he had a crap game everyone would be talking about how bad he is and how he is washed. Gotta keep the same energy throughout the whole szn 🤷🏻♂️
This dude is overrated, he's like to make negative comments about mavericks.
This video was made to farm reactions and its not a good look.