Even though some would argue that All-Star shooter Klay Thompson is already past his prime, the Dallas Mavericks were still glad to get him from the Golden State Warriors a couple of weeks ago. For general manager Nico Harrison, though, signing him was a no-brainer for them.
In a historic six-team trade, the Mavericks have acquired Thompson from the Warriors in a deal that also saw the team receive a 2025 second-round draft pick. At the same time, they let fourth-year swingman Josh Green and a second-round pick go in that same deal.

This trade brings together Thompson with fellow Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, forming a formidable Big Three in Dallas. Thompson, known as half of the Splash Brothers with All-Star point guard Stephen Curry, has won four championships with the Warriors.
At 6’6″ and 220 lbs, Thompson’s elite three-point shooting and perimeter defense make him an ideal fit for the Mavericks, who lost in the NBA Finals last season. Thompson’s career three-point percentage of 41.9% and his ability to convert catch-and-shoot opportunities should help address the team’s three-point shooting woes from the Finals.
Harrison engineered this blockbuster deal, continuing to aggressively upgrade the roster. Thompson chose Dallas over other suitors, enticed by the chance to win multiple titles alongside Doncic and Irving. This trade cements the Mavericks as a major contender for next season’s NBA championship.
Dallas Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison Says Getting Klay Thompson Was a ‘No-Brainer’

Thompson’s addition to the Luka Doncic-led squad was deemed as a good move for Dallas. In a video shared by MavsHighlights on X, Harrison explains what getting the Splash Brother was a no-brainer decision for them.
Nico Harrison says “we were a Klay Thomson away” pic.twitter.com/PRY65Tejul
— MavsHighlights (@MavsHighlights) July 14, 2024
Even at what many thought was his worst last season, Thompson still had sufficient production for the Dubs during the 2023-24-campaign. In that 77-game run, the All-Star guard averaged 17.9 points on 38 percent shooting from deep, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists.

While Thompson’s split from the Dubs was painful, especially for GSW fans, his impending debut with the Mavs will have people lining up to see him later this year. By then, people will find out if Harrison’s decision to acquire the shooter is right or wrong.

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