Klay Thompson has traded Steph Curry for Luka Doncic after signing with the Mavericks.
The 13-season NBA veteran and five-time All-Star revealed in his introductory press convention that he obtained a message from Luka upon signing with Dallas.
“[Doncic] texted me saying how excited he’s, and I relayed the identical message again and I believe there’s positively a mutual respect there,” Thompson informed reporters Tuesday. “I imply, I keep in mind seeing him on the finish of the West finals in 2022 and I informed him how a lot I liked his sport and the way he actually elevates his teammates, and the sky’s the restrict for his skill.
“And I believe that resonated effectively with him and he was actual gracious in defeat, and I simply respect somebody who isn’t afraid of the second and competes to the top and Luka suits that invoice. So, I believe we’ll be capable to convey the most effective out of one another. I actually do.”
Klay was very complimentary of the Slovenian celebrity and it seems like he’s been an enormous fan from day one.
“Luka, even earlier than he obtained within the NBA, you watch his EuroLeague highlights, and also you’re like ‘This 18 12 months outdated is doing this to grown males?, Klay stated. “That is loopy’, so…The influence he had as rookie, you can see that he had greatness…”
Having the mixture, talent and basketball data of Luka, Klay and Kyrie Irving might show to be a championship-winning system for Dallas.
Thompson actually appears to assume so.
“I did see, I can actually assist this crew,” Klay stated on watching the Mavs within the 2023-24 NBA Finals. “They’re proper there…Dirk went by it in his first Finals and Luka did too. We’re knocking on the door, and that’s what actually obtained me excited to be right here.”
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