Klay Thompson Changes Everything For The Mavericks

Klay Thompson has made his decision to join the Mavericks, and the 2 major skills he brings are a perfect fit.
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[@bailoch]

Klay’s Ray Allen arc incoming

[@DARKGAMER-tx1tr]

I’ll come to this comment when they go to the finals and he hits a game tieing shot

[@Singh3324-r6d]

@@DARKGAMER-tx1trcount me in as well

[@dtube441]

As an okc fan I am not happy about this 😂

[@MoeDelivers]

@@DARKGAMER-tx1trbro that would be epic

[@rampranavnavendran8330]

Easy, can't ever leave Klay open. Defense cannot help as much on Kyrie/Luka --> gives them a huge advantage. Even if hes cold, no one will leave Klay open so it works so well

[@Crystal-ib2ub]

FACTS

[@tuneds4446]

Thank you! Finally someone with some sense. These people act like we need 2010s clay. We just needed a 3 point sniper. Also clay will get the easiest shots of his career in dallas.

[@kishorhegde7218]

​@@tuneds4446Klay was drafted in 2011..but I get your point

[@matthewvaughan8192]

Happily leave him open if it means locking Luka & Kyrie up. Something about those injuries completely destroyed his shot. He's not a slightly worse version of the old Klay. He's a completely different player; one that can't shoot very well and is utterly useless at slashing, so it's not like you have to worry about the pump-fake. Leave him open, rotate & recover when possible. That's probably how most teams will deal with him now. (Talking about in the playoffs, obviously)

[@judahmourneth3211]

Lol Boston already exposed them, put your big on their best shooters, and go one on one with kyrie and luka.

[@34forlife24]

I wonder if a new headspace will help klay as well. It was clear especially towards the end of the season klay wasn’t feeling it. If he is excited and ready to play i think we could see a better season

[@Velveteenvision]

I think this change will help a lot

[@thicccorgi6187]

Change of scenery will absolutely help! A new environment with fresh vibes and a championship atmosphere. Its what he needs!

[@Mark-db1ok]

I hope yall are right. I'm sure it's been a drag for him being on the warriors with everyone getting older, Draymond getting more unhinged on the court, and knowing the dynasty days are gone.

[@ΓΙΑΝΝΗΣΠΑΠΑΔΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ-ζ8υ]

last 10 -15 games of the regular season klay was playing very good

[@Ataraxia_Atom]

Exactly what I've been thinking. I'm sure it's hard living in that shadow of your former team greatness. It's going to be a new start with different set of responsibilities. Seems like a great move for both klay and the Mavs

[@reececisneros1622]

I think the most important part is that he won’t have the stress of being a 2nd option and making his own shot. He’ll be a 3rd option who’s on a team with the player that generates the most open look shots in the league. Not to mention the double teams that they send to Kyrie as well. He averaged 17.9 on 39% from 3 nobody on the mavs was that efficient outside of Luka and Kyrie.

[@HughMorristheJoker]

And lively will be 3rd option

[@td3798]

@@HughMorristheJoker livley is only a lob threat klays gonna be the third option

[@mike2687]

@@HughMorristheJoker - Lively might be their 3rd most important player but he's not a scorer outside of lobs and put-backs. It'll come in time.

[@808Buddha]

great take

[@jdrmanmusiqking]

Klay's ego wouldn't allow him to come off the bench like he should. Klay aint starter material and will make Dallas worse

[@tastyfruitz]

That stat where he still hits 45% of his opens is exactly why I watch u it’s not some super hidden secret stat but it’s so relevant to the conversation right now

[@Mark-db1ok]

He's about to get more open 3s than he's ever dreamed of.

[@tristan14aric]

45% in wide open 3-point shots is just what Luka and Kyrie needed. Klay will feast with those wide open shots in Dallas.

[@steveellsworth1109]

Yep guaranteed. Your team is unbeatable. I predict 60 to 70 win season. You guys will beat 76ers in 6. Klay is going to be X factor.

[@pyotrbagration2438]

@@steveellsworth1109 Dunno what take is worse, 70 win dallas or 76ers in finals. Mind sending me your dealers number?

[@parkinsaw]

@@pyotrbagration2438 Lol just the same people that used to hype up the Clippers almost every year (or whichever team CP3 joined)

[@Joeshiesty286]

@@parkinsawthey just let any of you clowns 🤡 talk ball these days 🤦🏻

[@Cryptonicmx]

This Trade reminds me of when they brought in Peja Stojaković back in 2011. Peja was towards the end of his career but could still knock in 3’s. And we all know how that ended in 2011. Only real Mavs fans remember.

[@theonlygoodonehere2259]

I rememer when peja destroyed the lakers in game 4, wtf

[@steveellsworth1109]

You guys are going to win I am rooting for you. Coming from long time GSW fan. I am so mad at our organization for not seeing Klay vaule.

[@VinceValentiFit]

@@steveellsworth1109bro we offered him a contract, he didn’t take it when it comes down to it i think the move benefits both sides

[@Drop0sauce]

@@steveellsworth1109lmao shooting 0 for 10 and shooting 3-10 all in the playoffs yeah idk bout you but I’m happy dudes gonna be shooting bricks for other teams klay has zero defense zero skills from dribbling to getting easy contact points he legitimately has gotten carried by his lil 3 point shot now he doesn’t have the leg power to hit contested shots and hitting 45% open shots and thinking he’s still a high caliber shooter is absolutely insane

[@Einsteinsghost]

@@Drop0sauce one game does not define a player that has demonstrated track of years behind him. In fact, look at his last 10 games (or which 0-10 is one game). Luka went 0-8 from 3-point line in game 4 of the finals, and 2-17 in last two... still the guy that is a threat.

[@berserkerkay]

The perfect scenario for klay

[@septimiusseverus165]

It’s the Ray Allen to Miami move.

[@macmac4657]

So much hate 4 Klay. I guarantee yall Klay still got that dog in him.

[@steveellsworth1109]

I second that. Klay is going to go off. He is secret weapon for GSW all those years.GSW fan forget how bad we we were during his 2 year away when injured.

[@Aggie4life77]

He’s older, but he’s only 34 guys! Y’all talk like he is 38. I’m not saying he a spring chicken in terms of NBA, but he can easily squeak out 2-3 solid years as a shooter!

[@DoggyMoon]

LeBron is 39 KD is 36 Steph is 36 Horford who just won a ring is 38 Jrue Holiday is already 34 Conley is 36 Bro there are still a ton of dudes that are older that play at a high level. If he was 37 that would be a different story

[@Mark-db1ok]

True. And while his 2 injuries were definitely bad, that also means his whole body didn't get the wear and tear of those two seasons he didn't play (I'm looking for all the positivity I can here)

[@yyynbbggsage7398]

​@@Mark-db1ok it also means he lacks durability lmao

[@jdrmanmusiqking]

Klay is washed. His terrible attitude and the fact that hes always been overrated makes his decline even worse People are surprised by how bad Klay is but its not surprising if you realize he wasnt that great to begin with

[@jpdrummer86]

@@jdrmanmusiqkingyour stupidass opinion is washed

[@joesutherland9354]

One thing you didn’t allude to is the Mavs do a good job at getting there wings good looks at the rim and in PJ’s case post up opportunities on mismatches and setting back screens see OKC series for example. The issue with the Mavs is they have made massive roster changes in the middle of seasons and haven’t had the same roster to start the season as they did to end it. Now with all the new additions and possibly more to still come but the biggest thing is getting it done before the season so they can implement actions, sets and plays to get easier shots for guys. The one thing I expect from Klay is to bring some of the actions from GS to the Mavs and my hope is that they run the warriors post split action to death when Luka, Kyrie and Klay are on the court together simply because all 3 guys can do all 3 actions in it and can give the stars way easier shots. For example have Luka catch it in the post and have Kyrie or Klay set a screen for the other for a 3 or cut to the basket or the screener slips it and cuts for an easy basket at the rim or set a flare screen and if it doesn’t work Luka go to work in the post and now you have Kyrie or Klay one pass away and then Kyrie or Klay one pass away from him

[@Mark-db1ok]

Great take!

[@rossmcewan7204]

100% agree the mavs don't run enough actions im not expecting anything to complicated just get all players involved that be setting a screen cutting or just making sure a player cant help of the corner force teams to make in game choices on to swich or to stay with there original player.

[@henlolneh]

I've been a Warriors fan for almost 30 years now. Klay still has it in him to put up 15-18ppg on efficient TS% for a few more years especially now that he is on a squad with WAY better spacing than what we've had for the last two seasons. Going to be fun to see what this Mavs team can do with our boy Klay.

[@dbo514]

15ppg on 40% 3PT is basically all he needs to do in Dallas. The bar is low, but that's exactly what they were missing.

[@dundalis]

A fix for the defensive issues with Klay could be if Grimes gets back to his play in his second season with the Knicks. If so, you put Klay at the 4 where he's more comfortable guarding bigger slower wings, and Grimes is now your POA defender. You also remove a poor shooter in PJ Washington for a better shooter in Grimes meaning defenses can't sag off anyone on the perimeter. Grimes getting over his injury and getting back to that play his second year could be a huge development for getting the configuration right with Klay offensively and defensively.

[@Jerah-b2n]

I believe Klay will revive his career. There’s a saying that you cannot heal in the same environment that hurt you. Him moving to Dallas is a great beginning

[@solbtv1914]

Heart, experience and energy of klay plus desire now to display that he's still there despite of his age, but let's see if he's fit in dallas

[@Mark-db1ok]

I'm optimistic about what the Mavs can do next year. • Remember, they reworked the team in a major way just a few months ago. Then they went through the west like Montezuma's revenge and made the Finals. • They had Lively the ROOKIE and guys who've never sniffed the playoffs before, and made the Finals. Now they'll get a full training camp and season together. What kind of monster can Lively turn into? • Against Boston, everyone but Luka basically went cold. All those missed open looks killed me. What will Klay be able to do with those looks? He doesn't even need to be 2016 Klay. • How much better can Luka be on offense and defense if he's not exhausted from carrying SO MUCH of the offensive load? A full training camp and season with the same team, + Kyrie, + year 2 Lively, + Klay could be awesome. Of course none of it matters... we know that all the LeBrons in LA are going to run the league now 😁

[@jonsanmigel4226]

I keep looking back at that finals and yes you said it, we just missed so many open shots. Everybody except for Luka just went cold. It was sad to see

[@Briars71]

I agree with most of what you said. Seems like their was a lot of psychological stuff going on with the Mavs in the finals. Feels like the moment was too big for many of their players. PJ and Lively had never experienced a playoff game prior to the season. Gafford had only played in one playoff series. Seems like Irving had some demons to exorcize with the Celtics. And the team's lack of experience playing together (only about four months before the start of the playoffs) finally caught up with them. All that on top of Luka's nagging injuries. Luka just wasn't right, physically or mentally. But credit to Boston, who earned their way to the top with trails, tribulations and their own failure two years ago in pursuit of the chip. They learned and improved. Hopefully, the Mavs will do the same. They are still hungry and the Mavericks are a solid organization. I'm hoping for a championship in the next couple of years.

[@mtadams2009]

@@jonsanmigel4226Yeah let’s not give Bostons defense a credit and let’s forget how poorly Luka played in the 4th quarter of pretty much every game.

[@jonsanmigel4226]

@@mtadams2009 when nobody is hitting open shots and you only have to clamp down on 2 guys I’m not going to give you credit. Mavs weren’t missing shots due to great defense. They had plenty of wide open 3’s. The only thing Boston did was shut off the lane for lobs which was easy to do considering nobody on the wing could get the ball kicked out to them to hit a 3....

[@Mark-db1ok]

@@Briars71 That's good stuff, I agree. The moment sure seemed too big for some of them this time. And Kyrie definitely has something in his head about playing there. From an expectations-to-delivery standpoint, you could day he underachieved the worst. And yes Boston has been building to this the past few years. Good for those players. I think I was cheering against some of their fans more than the actual team, haa.

[@AchillesWrath1]

Lively was amazing for a rookie in the playoffs. He'll only continue to get better. If he's even 25% better next year vs last year he's going to be tremendous for DAL. He already was extremely important for them which is rare for a rookie on a legit contender team. I'm a bit worried about the defense as well with Luka, Kyrie, and Klay on the court together. If they could add one more defensive stalwart somehow that would probably put them over the top. They were already pretty good before. I think they would have beaten anyone other than Boston in the finals. Boston was too good defensively they took away Dallas lob threat which they thrived on vs everyone else. And a lot of corner passes. And when they were able to swing it to the corner guys just weren't knocking down 3's at a high enough rate. They actually shot the 3 very poorly for the series. Boston basically shut Kyrie down besides 2 games in DAL. Luka did his thing even while injured the entire playoffs but Boston's defense harassed the hell out of him too because besides him no one else was consistent. Klay should help in that regard. Luka give guys more open 3 looks than anyone in the league and if Klay can continue to knock them down at a 45% clip that would be huge Honestly the best thing right now for Dallas and Mavs fans would be Slovenia not making the Olympics. Luka needs a summer off to heal up. He's still hurt i saw him grimacing in pain in yesterdays game in one of the clips

[@Smido83]

Thank you... all people talk about is our new wings and if they make us better... and noone talks about our TWENTY YEARS OLD ROOKIE CENTER! I wouldnt be suprised if he will be a 15/10 Big at the end of the season while being an elite rim protector on top of that. And I agree. We didnt loose the finals because of defense. The Celtics had an ORtg of 112 in the finals. In all 3 EC PO rounds they had an ORtg above 120, even 124 in the reg season. Our problem was clearly the offense. Boston could help off of DJJ and PJ, cause they were both ice cold from 3. And on top of that, Kyrie left his talent at the door of the TD Garden every damn game we played in Boston. They didnt shot him down, he missed to many looks he normally makes to count! He was just flat out bad in the 3 TD Garden games. No clue how to break this mental barricade... But if our co star isnt at least decent playing in Boston, we will not have a chance no matter what against the Celtics. That being said, we first have to get there again. And I think Klay makes our team better and will give us more offensive firepower. Something we needed since the trades. And so will Lively's groth and the rotser being mostly stable overall.

[@getstackedxd6231]

If klay can get even half of Steph’s incredible endurance along with decent shooting, he can be a huge get in the mavs system. He already has good off ball movement. He has something to prove to himself rn. He is motivated not by money but by the chip. Hopefully he can perform.

[@steveellsworth1109]

Klay endurance will not be a problem. He is motivated to prove the world wrong. Klay heart is huge. In sports heart is everything.

[@zli4117]

Thanks for the analysis. Great insights. Keen to see them in action too!

[@burnsteinz6]

Can't wait until october to see this new team

[@michaelballard676]

Man this was an excellent analysis. Was thinking the same thing about the Warriors lacking offensive rim pressure being a factor in Klay's issues this past year. Great video

[@rbe3913]

Very good analysis man..great video 👍🏻

[@jde845]

Terrific analysis! We had to get a dependable sharp shooter for all the reasons stated. Additionally he brings multi-championship mentality to Dallas. Only hope he can stay healthy. Actually prefer that he not try and slash too much....just hang on the perimeter and do his thing.

[@steveellsworth1109]

Yep that would be best.

[@destinsuggs5265]

Ahh yes, everyone is incredible concerned about a 16 mil a year deal, lol. That’s gonna be less than 8% of the cap by the time his contract is over, lol. He might not be “kira Klay” anymore but that deal is insanely good.

[@hungo7720]

Klay will greatly complement the Mavs' perimeter offense as Luka and Kyrie has an another superb three-point shooter as an alternative option. The Mavs will be a legitimate championship contender next season.

[@ed379]

He’ll be great…. if he’s willing to come off the bench. That is to say, IF he can come off the bench and score with consistency. Dallas has to insert another defensive wing into the starting line up. Whether it’s Naji Marshall or Quentin Grimes, it can’t be a Luka, Kyrie, Klay backcourt combo. The big three offensive players shouldn’t be on the court together more than 12-15 minutes a game, otherwise the defense is going to suffer.

[@RaymondPei]

klay is good at defending

[@nigelee]

Bingo. I reckon we'll see a lot of Grimes or Exum picking up ball handlers. Marshall is a bit too big, I reckon.

[@theflesh9005]

@@RaymondPeihe’s a shell of his former self defensively.

[@destinsuggs5265]

lol, off the bench is funny. You guys don’t actually watch teams play, do you. I would imagine you’ve heard ESPN say Klay is washed 100 times and robotically parrot that without a 2nd thought.

[@willjensen5595]

People talk about Klay being "washed" defensively. It's true he's longer an all-defense type guy, and he can no longer keep up with quick guards, but he can still defend bigger wings well. He's got good hands, positioning, and IQ. I think he's going to start.

[@joehaglund]

Klay's one of the best ever, for sure. We're about to be reminded

[@antykwanty]

I think Quentin Grimes is X factor when it comes to defense. If Klay will be good enough to slow down 3s or 4s, then maybe you don't need PJ in closing line up. Instead you put Grimes in and he is the one who is guarding SGAs, Ja or Ant. Depending on match ups you can put Naji Marshall instead of Grimes or just keep PJ in.

[@calvinluciano]

PJ guard forwards not guards

[@Smido83]

@@calvinluciano Thats his point... Thompson plays the defacto PF in closing lineups and defends the best opponents Forward (Tatum for example) and Grimes plays the PoA guard defender role (Brown for Example) while Luka defends the lesser forward (White) and Kyrie the lesser guard (Holiday). If we close with Thompson and PJ, then one of Kyrie/Luka/Klay hat to take that role and has to step up.

[@ClutchupGolf]

What people don’t get he hasn’t been truly able to train for the season more so rehab. The third year removed from rehab you can start going heavier in weights. He’s been just rehabbing more than anything and that knee injury take 3 years to get back normal.

[@Joker-hc6mq]

Awesome vid I just find it funny the same fans / fan bases that hate klay all of a sudden now they love him.

[@pinobluevogel6458]

Thanks for making these points about how you believe Klay is going to work out in Dallas. I hadn't realized Klay's open 3 point shooting was still as good as it was before. One of the main issues I think he has is bad shot selection, but he is for sure getting way better shots from Luka and Kyrie and from the gravity they represent on the floor even without the ball. Curry has that gravity too, but he is only one guy and maybe not far behind Kyrie in terms of playmaking, but certainly way worse than Luka. Also Luka and Kyrie are elite at driving and finishing at the rim, which opens up the 3 point line even more. I think Klay's passing is also something that can be of use. He is a smart player and is great at hitting cutters and can probably even find lob targets if he really wants to. This dynamic ability on offense is certainly something the Mavs didn't really have before. However, as much as I can see the offense improve, I can see the defense fall down. DJJ was a top level defender, fast, athletic, lengthy and tenacious. Having Klay on the floor and getting him hunted by the opposition is something that can become a problem. They already have Kyrie who, while very active with his hands (at least in the playoffs), isn't a good defensive option. Luka, while not bad 1v1, has some lapses as a team defender and can sometimes miss plays completely. They really need to rely on some other guys to get them through defensively. Having some combination of Washington, Grimes, Naji or Green on the floor can become a must in endgame situations, which lowers their potential offense by a bit and does not always leave room for Klay.

[@steveellsworth1109]

Do not worry your offense is so good now you will not need defense. You guys have a chance to be best offense ever.

[@pinobluevogel6458]

@@steveellsworth1109 Maybe. I always worry about defense though. You have to get some stops to win games.

[@MichaelChang-z3p]

For a catch and shoot player Klay was smart going to Dallas. It gives them more flexibility and shooter on the floor. Would love to see him win a 5th in Dallas.

[@DoggyMoon]

Klay is 34 and playing good for his age. Look at the list below of high performing players and their ages LeBron is 39 KD is 36 Steph is 36 Horford who just won a ring is 38 Jrue Holiday is also 34 Conley is 36 Paul George is also 34 Harden is 34 Demar Derozan is also 34 Chris Paul is 39 There are still a ton of other dudes that are older that play at a high level. If he was 37 that would be a different story but he’s still a good player at his age

[@_m07am3d_9]

Don't forget Steph and KD 😭😭😭

[@DoggyMoon]

@@_m07am3d_9 damn I just checked and KD is 35. Time has flown by man

[@vizujinx1287]

I want it to work so bad man, I need my mavericks to go back to the finals.

[@DeVoidAS]

Bro actually said "Tour Dates are bound to happen" 😭 😭 😭

[@Mrjvc163]

It’s more than the starting lineup. Kidd will figure out rotations depending on what’s needed on the floor. Did anyone really think DJJ was a good POA defender at the start of the season? The Mavs staff worked on that. Naji has a higher floor than DJJ and better shooting. I predict that either Grimes or Naji would be in the running for 6th man.

[@StephenCason-h4k]

It’s mental with KT. Ever since his injury (ACL), he’s mentally never been the same. Age has zero to do with his performance. Thanks for the content though.

[@decharibrooks2319]

Great video. Hypothetically, if the mavs were to acquire Free Agents Dennis Smith jr and/or Robert Covington, would thay change their POA defensive issues?

[@kenphillips3651]

The Mavs will be just fine,now we have that 3rd shooter,will make up for defense,right back into finals!!!

[@steveellsworth1109]

I agree you guy will not need defense. Your offense has a chance to be one best offense of all time now you have the best catch and shoot player of all time. Best finisher of all time and a generational player in Lucka. You guys are unbeatable.

[@MrHahn576]

Mavs also were #1 in open threes this season. Its perfect

[@timothyhilton3408]

It does change everything. Now Luka will get to deal with Klay feeling he didn't get enough money at 16.6 mil per year as he goes 2-12.

[@FostRaider]

It will be fun to watch Klay shoot wide-open 3s. He won't even have to run off screens anymore with Luka and Kyrie.

[@nikki-op4xj]

as a mavs fan i like that mavs aint sitting on their hands going "we went to the finals we can do it again" but trying to make things happen personally i thought they should have gone after Siakam or maybe even PG13 , Klay wasnt even the option i considered (i like klay more then pg but is he better fit ? ) also im sure 50mil / 3 years is way less then the other two were asking for . i wish Klay the best hopefully he will start a new like Kyrie did and will see a great season from him .

[@gp_narcslayer]

Ray Allen role! I still do believe Klay could get his legendary splash shooting back. He is already 32 yrs old. He doesn't have to be elite in defense and lateral movements for lay ups and dunks like he used to, but reviving his elite shooting ability is still a big part of the team.

[@AstroF80]

I’ll be honest, I think a healthy off season and going into the season with the mindset they finished with.. Klay can summon up some of his all defense days, He’s not old nor is he immobile. I think for Klay effort is the story and I truly think he will be trying this season.. Will he make 1,2 or 3rd team probably not but he can do what DJJ did

[@Lileggmane]

No dude his defense is done unless he’s guarding slower players 1v1. Still a good defender vs guys who like to play bully ball but he can’t check guards anymore

[@magnesium_subsoil_94]

It’s so sad to see these guys age I feel old

[@Damehowell7]

Love this move for the Mavs & all their moves for that matter. Im not excited about the defensive drop off w/losing DJJ, I’m fine with the offensive upside. This makes the Mavs incredibly difficult to guard. They wont be great defensively but they will be good.

[@siyangliang5974]

Just think of what Klay did as a 3rd offense option. 37points in a quater. 62 points with 4 dribbles.

[@rastaman2722]

We all know who Klay is. I'm sure he wants to prove wrong everyone who said he's finished. If he'll find chemistry with the team and feel comfortable, he'll have a great season.

[@xoumb3229]

Crazy how shooting 38% from 3 this past season was considered bad for klay and that’s still really good

[@youmyself3683]

Crazy how mavs fans go from "Klay went 0/10 from the field" to ''OMG WE GOT KLAY THOMPSON, WE LOVE YOU!!!''

[@kevinjay2372]

Diferent escenario, he love play but after the injury he felt out of the rithm but this sistem from mavs luka, kyrie and they just got to the final? he going to mavs for feel alive in basketball he will enjoy this stage in his life and when we play Golden State is going to be really competitive but at the end of the games is going to be emotional moments because Curry always going to love his Splash bro Thompson and viceversa

[@Rromansanturio]

THJ prepared us to this exact moment

[@chrismontanna7817]

CRYYYYYYYYYYYY

[@BassYakCam]

Nobody cares about his 0-10. He was still a 39% 3 pt shooter all year.

[@steveellsworth1109]

Actually that is funny.

[@Nilz4FR]

IF, yes IF, he doesn't get injured again!

[@AyoSneakyidiots]

Ball handler : SF /SG unstable force: and 3 point 1 dribble shooter specialist.

[@sakthivelb5062]

Top-tier video, for sure.

[@EarlFord-v4d]

Mavericks once again making more move than the cowboys 😂

[@mjbongon8848]

Awesome video!

[@happyyy9950]

bro if he wins a chip ima throw hands

[@jewellslofton973]

LMAO 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@steveellsworth1109]

Dallas will win. They won west easy last year and they just way better. That team should win 60 to 70 and then beat 76 erst in finals.

[@eyemunchained8968]

But will J Kidd have Klay running around to get open (motion offense) or will he just tell Klay to stand in the corner and wait for a pass?

[@Los5006]

he just needed a new start with a win now team

[@terrencearo5607]

I like the offense Now Luka and kyrie can break down defenders lively or gaford can set screen for klay and can roll for a open klay 3 or a easy Lob pass for either it’s really unguardable nut really need our 2nd string to lock up on defense while they rest

[@beepeesoup]

Come on y'all, nobody's worried about Klay. He's going to be building brick houses like he has been 90% of the time.

[@j48021]

Casual

[@kermitthefriggie1802]

Everyone saying that the defense is now shit act like klay is the only move the mags made. If anything Klay’s only a bonus, they got great defenders to replace the ones they lost and klay adds a hell of a lot of offensive potential just being on the court with 2 other offensive powers.

[@jjcometa9333]

Fr man. Id argue theyre slightly better defensively but slightly worse atheltically. Still great but i really want them to find another POA wing defender who is somewhat athletic. Plenty of them still unsigned

[@dpend]

Don’t listen to the casuals. They probably thought the Nuggets would win again this year 😂 Dallas defense is way better than it gets credit for. The NPCs will keep regurgitating the media drivel until Mavs win multiple chips

[@jjcometa9333]

@@dpend unless Murray stays healthy all playoffs, nuggets are cooked

[@Ebstarrunner]

@@dpend I know right haha just like those casual Mavs fans that thought their team would sweep the Celtics LOL

[@BassYakCam]

True but their starting 5 is gonna suffer a bit on defense, although the offense will be better. Klay is solid on D, but not as good as he once was, or as good on ball as DJJ. Don’t forget DJJ was a starter playing 30-35 minutes. Say what you want about Grimes and Marshall, but they are not going to get those kind of minutes with Klay in the mix. I still like the move, and it was necessary. But make no mistake, we traded a little defense for some offense.

[@samhartje723]

This team is giving me 2018 Cavs vibes

[@steveellsworth1109]

Most people think my GSW warriors were winning because of Curry, then KD, but the key player is now with Dallas. GSW fan forget how bad we were the 2 years he was hurt. Curry could not win for us. Curry needs Klay but that could not happen now.

[@jamaarisquare979]

Did you see who was on those warriors teams when klay was hurt😂😂😂the only other scoring option was draymond😂😂

[@SinisterJacob]

This is that Peja Stokajovic to the Mavs or Ray Allen to the Heat move. Im sure the Mavs dont need Klay to score 25+ a night we just need him to be a threat and give us what he can

[@steveellsworth1109]

Smart fans should put as much money on Mavs hey going to be impossible to beat if they stay healthy. I long time GSW and Klay is a beast. He has not fell off yes he slower but it well not affect his shooter. I predict 60 to 70 win season. As long as stay healthy.

[@Tru_Love81]

Great video

[@RustyShackelFoured]

45% on open threes thats all you had to say.

[@thesmokingman]

Klay's gravity is second to Steph's dude. This will help a team that doesn't have much gravity.

[@seanzibonanzi64]

I'm thinking Marshall starting #3 in DJJ role and Klay starting #4 over Washington would work defensively for the Mavs but we'll have to wait and see.

[@realnsenpai]

Everybody talking about klay. Imo there's two of them: him and the underrated melvin ajinca. They have a similar game.

[@justbigstepbro9167]

I really hope, this helps the mavs get a ring next year,

[@kimannepark4709]

This is a huge game changer for the Mavs. Celtics watch out! The Mavs are already championship ready with only Doncic and Kyrie and by adding Klay would make them championship favorites! The Mavs will definitely beat the Celtics and win the championships next year!

[@eternalbondsonfilm]

that income tax is going to have klay hooping differently 😂

[@77STOMP]

Maybe Klay is the starting PF or 6th man cuz he’s good enough to guards opposing forwards just not guards well

[@SomeGoodBroth]

He’s definitely gonna start, don’t overthink it

[@friend0]

klay will get some nice looks but he wont get as many cause the mavs dont run movement they run luka dribble , hell be much easier to guard on the mavs

[@solbtv1914]

We gonna see a draymond vs klay intense defense towards each other

[@jankowski123]

the mavs really need a draymond green on this finals

[@smk4428]

Luka missed his calling as a matador.

[@stevenellsworth7614]

Klay holds most of nba 3 point records. Most in quarter 9 most in half 10 most in game 14

[@moneygramnowitzki41]

Might sound Krazy but I wanna see a couple of looks where Luka plays the wing and let Irving play point n Klay play 2 A lot of open shots will come from that because teams can’t double Luka on the block/paint if they do kick outs n swing passes will be there every time if they don’t double he will win one on one matchup 60-70% of the times rather it’s drawing free throws or good high percentage mid range shots or layups but the plus side to this is he won’t be gassed from running the offense and hog usage rate so much and he won’t have to shoot 10 3s a a game…… and don’t forget lively and whoever plays the 4 will be so dangerous with Luka in the paint two shooters on the wing and a 4 like pj but regardless of how Kidd runs this offense I’m ready to see how this team will perform let’s go mavs 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@油漆-m6s]

mavs in 8

[@frosty42255]

😂😂

[@itzbreath6087]

The mavs literally lost the finals because of 3 point shooting. This is a no brainer for me.

[@dbo514]

it was the difference, they were like 15% on open 3s

[@jacksongray4577]

As a Mavs fan I love the move but I’m still worried about defense

[@narenpalsingh2879]

Good analysis but it would be another Jordan Pool story cause playing with Luka and Kyrie would be nightmare for Klay as both are pretty self centric players

[@nightpandas7178]

If leaving him open means a winning defensive strategy, a team will do that in the playoffs, especially on nights when he's going 0/10

[@dpend]

Klay will do much better on the Mavs - guaranteed. Just wait

[@stevenellsworth7614]

Yep

[@hanson_exotic7177]

And now I feel bad😭

[@gaspi91]

I am not sure about this one. DJJ and Green were both great, they are young and still improve while Klay is in decline. I see how this could work, we will have to see. What I do like is Luka having another vet to play along. That's big.

[@rcinematic]

Who’s better, Klay vs Hield?

I can see Dallas playing Klay 27-30 minutes a game. I can also envision Klay scoring 14pts per game while shooting 40% from 3 land. I think Hardy will play 22 minutes per game and score close to double figures while doing so now that you know who has been traded away to Detroit for a decent 3&D player.

[@Jewbacabra]

When people say it's bad signing i just say. Did you not watch everyone outside of Luka went 1/14 from 3 in game 1? Or how bout game 2 when Luka and Kyrie combined for 95% of the Mavs 51 points at halftime. You can also look at DJJ and PJ who below 30% from 3 and 90% of the 3s were wide open

[@Legendarycontent409]

New Mavs Reminds me of 2016 golden state warriors

[@theonlygoodonehere2259]

huh???

[@alfy5153]

Bro make a Isiah hartenstein video. Okc

[@stevenellsworth7614]

Mavs are unbeatable now.

[@ShinMiura8]

They need Tatum and Brown "defenders". PJ and Derrick need to upgrade their game.

[@jcreature11]

Mavs don’t need another shooter they need a big man.

[@RighteousUncle]

Klay will shoot 50% from three on 5 makes a game for Mavs. 👌

[@massiahsan9248]

Look at the effect playing with Luka had on Kyrie, had on Gafford, had on DJJ ffs, trust Klay will have a rebirth playing with both Luka and Kyrie that people will be surprised when they all thought Klay was washed