Klay Thompson's Introduction Marks a New Era for the Dallas Mavericks Narratives | Mavs Podcast

Klay Thompson had his introductory press conference with the Dallas Mavericks and in it, he dispelled many of the narratives that have been said about the Mavs, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and more.
Nick Angstadt discusses the Dallas Mavericks' evolving narrative, highlighted by Klay Thompson's decision to join the team. In this episode, Angstadt delves into Thompson's reasons for choosing Dallas over the Lakers, including the young talent, style of play, and the organization's player treatment. He also explores how Thompson's arrival impacts Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, emphasizing the newfound space and offensive dynamics Thompson brings. The episode touches on the changing perceptions of Doncic and Irving, with Thompson praising Doncic's game and leadership. Additionally, Angstadt covers Thompson's choice of jersey number 31, honoring Reggie Miller and Jason Terry. Tune in for an insightful look at how the Mavericks are reshaping their future.
0:00 Klay Changing Narratives About the Mavs
12:14 Klay Thompson on Playing With Luka Doncic
15:12 Klay Thompson on Kyrie Irving Recruiting
19:47 Klay Thompson's Fit with the Mavericks
27:11 Klay Thompson on Choosing #31
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[@LockedOnMavericks]

What's 1 thing that stood out to you in Klay Thompson's Introductory Presser?

[@adamkream7357]

I like that he could see himself helping us while he watched the finals

[@hardywoodaway9912]

his face looks so lifted, some say it’s unnatural

[@Velveteenvision]

@@hardywoodaway9912what?

[@markitzero4777]

How genuinely happy he was.

[@ivanpetrov5185]

The way how relaxed this guy was. He was at peace with himself. When you don't fear failure or outside pressure you are gonna be a killer.

[@SomeGoodBroth]

“Still can’t leave me open” is gonna be a new sound bite

[@healthfadsfade]

Thats all we need from him because they will have no choice but to leave him open

[@cognitivedisability9864]

@@healthfadsfade God I cant wait for luka to finally play with confident, well trained, highly skilled shooters.

[@CrystalCanyon100]

This is another momentous event in Maverick’s history. Klays comments mark a giant shift. Dallas is the new Hoops town

[@glorious644]

Luka playing on one leg and taking personal responsibility for every loss, means something to the players. Fans and pundits may not care about that, but the players see it. Especially since Luka already has the contract.

[@mavsdebator]

I love how Klay compares himself to Reggie Miller! In the three seasons Reggie was age 34,35,36, he averaged 17.8ppg & only missed 5 games TOTAL over that 3-year span... He played till he was 40 & that was 20 years ago! Now imagine that type of production now playing off the MOST double-teamed, BEST shot-quality creating playemaker in the league... KLAY AREA REVENGE TOUR COMING SOON.

[@user-ec9fs5zp2y]

Slightly Unplugged only two days away!

[@johnbavender9775]

Klay chose the Mavericks because he wants to win at least one more championship. Luka, Kyrie, PJ, Lively, Gafford, Maxie, Hardy, Prosper, Exem, Powell and the new players Naji and Quentin along with Klay are a very strong team. If that team fails, Luka will always take responsibility because he believes his job is make all of team mates better. Luka just needs to manage his health so; he is at 100% for the playoffs. The loss to the Celtics in five is going to motivate Luka and Kyrie to prepare to meet them again and change that result. Now with Klay and the rest of this team they are made to when a championship. And Nico is not finished with tinkering with this line up and he has good players to use to make some more trades before the trade deadline.

[@autumn975]

👏🏾

[@iMacaroniCheese]

acquiring dinwiddie would make he a complete team

[@kpNov23]

Kyrie needs to get shxt together against Boston.

[@danraul9759]

Aint no way you just included powell

[@iMacaroniCheese]

@@danraul9759don't act dumb he's good enough iiin that 4th center rotation

[@gin170]

Klay is beloved here in the Bay. He's a great interview and hope you get to see his dry humor. I'm not a Mavs fan but best of luck to the Mavs and Klay.

[@johnbavender9775]

Klay decided to join the Mavericks because he believes that they can win a championship in the next few years. That is what is the most important thing to Klay, winning. The other important thing is that the Mavericks do not have the pressure that the Warriors and the Lakers have to be great. Also, the Mavericks have stars that does not blame other players for any failures. Luka and Kyrie will always take any blame on themselves for any failures because they see their job is to make all of their team mates better. The Mavericks play basketball to have fun, fun in winning, fun in striving to play at a very high level together as a team. Hopefully this will be a big three that will actually work because these three stars seem to have the kind personalities that will work well together.

[@TazMusicProductions]

Mavs got Aura!

[@Jieteru-]

i was skeptical at first but now, I can't wait for the season to start!

[@sportfanatic5339]

People want to make this about Klay’s defense so bad but last time I checked Dallas beat the #1 defense, Minnesota 4-1. This proved that your defense needs to be #10 but players have to make shots and KAT didn’t. This is why we needed Klay, because others couldn’t help Luka and Kai. Defense will fix itself, if the effort is there

[@SinaSoh]

Klays defense could be Jason Kidds defense in 2011. I can see Klay playing great D vs Guards and Sfs who are bigger and don’t rely on athleticism. I do see him struggling on defense vs guards and SFs who rely on speed. Jason Kidd got torched vs a young CP3 in 2008. In 2011 he faced bigger and slower guards and played great defense. I can see the same with Klay, I believe you don’t forget how to play defense all of a sudden.

[@sportfanatic5339]

@@SinaSoh I see that being the case regardless of his injuries. Older players generally aren’t as shifty as younger players, but having those doesn’t help either. Let’s use De'Aaron Fox as an example. Klay would probably sit on his hip, and funnel him to Gafford and Lively, so they can block his lay up. If he tries to shoot, Klay is there for the contest. As you can see, this will require excellent rotation on defense because PJ must box out the weak side due to Lively or Gafford rotating to help Klay. Also, pressure works both ways. If Dallas is scoring at ease, and the other team has to work harder to score. This will cause them to make mistakes because they’ll start forcing things which will lead to turnovers. This is called defense by offense. Boston did this to Luka and Kai. Other guys weren’t making shots so Luka and Kai began turning the ball over because they forced bad passes and shots.

[@imhotepnixon]

@@SinaSohthis is a great point and who better to get him there than Jason Kidd himself

[@Ant_561]

Lowkey feel like kyrie helped change the narrative about playing w luka I think he truly loves Luka as a teammate

[@JohnSmith-ot2kn]

Three point shooting will be off the charts next year and not just Klay: 1. PJ shot 38% from 3 on 5 shots a game his first two years in the NBA. Normally 3 point shots get better over the years and not worse. However, when you are sick on a loser yeah and efficiency doesn’t matter it can get worse. Now he can work on his 3 point shot during the summer for next year. 2. Luka and Irving will have lots more spacing because of Klay AND PJ shooting better from 3. So, their efficiency from 3 should go up too. 3. Kidd, rightfully, limited Lively’s game to the basics last year. Lively can shoot the 3 as he showed on the predraft workout. I think next year Lively will shoot 2-3 3’d a game at times to keep the defense honest. 4. Grimes is a good 3 point shooter and hopefully Marshall can maintain what he did last year (he should as he will get more open shots than ever on the Mavs). 5. Klay. It will be amazing to see Luka, Kyrie and Lively pass it off to an open 3 point shooter and not cringe as it is DJJ or even PJ last year. While I don’t think Klay will average more than 20 points a game next year cause that won’t be needed on the Mavs, his efficiency will be one of his best of his career I think.

[@iamthecoffeewhisperer6268]

If I was good enough I'd love to play on this team with Luka and Kyrie. Klay is good enough and I'm glad he feels the same way. Things are changing for the better.

[@iamthecoffeewhisperer6268]

Don't you love it? Klay, Naji and Quentin sound like they're ready to go and I'm ready to start watching next seasons games. I can't wait to see what this team is going to do.

[@DunningKrugerJnr]

Nice work Nick, this episode has been a long time coming 😎

[@FR33_PALESTIN33]

FOR REAL!

[@autumn975]

I wish him the best! My fav warrior❤

[@roneteus]

That new intro makes me think that a bunch of Avengers are gonna walk through that portal.

[@tylerb1851]

Nico is the 🐐. I was in question about the hire but goddddammmmmmnnnnn Nico is the man. God bless Nico 🎉

[@1nonlyrawbert]

"Run Cee Dee, run" 😂

[@kevinhowe3280]

I've really only been a mavs fan since luka was drafted, although I did love dirk and cheered for the 2011 mavs team against the heat. I'm also a LA Rams fan. The mavs up until recently reminded me of when the rams were in St Louis. Me as a fan would get so excited about the worst free agents, the worst draft picks, no one would come to st Louis. Then we moved to LA and immediately get the best coach the best free agents it was a night and day difference. I'm glad to see the mavs finally getting these players and putting a team around luka and Kai

[@jariohtonen3676]

Cant wait for the season to start!😀

[@erwinapacible3661]

Love this ep!

[@sharonangstadt3099]

Great show today makes me excited for next year!

[@theoneazned]

1 thing that stood out to me was the fact that all 3 guys are excited and want to be here. The future is bright! Loved Klay's comment about number 31 - win a chip like Jet! LFG

[@williamkent2446]

I'm really really liking this fit. A lot.

[@jeffreyoneal1007]

Lovin' it!

[@Rogersmasterroofing]

Thank you Nick for all your hard work!

[@masonlowery275]

The "anonymous scout" was 10000% Tim Hardaway Sr.

[@aalvarado23]

Times are changing! I think some other factors were LA isn’t the same for living, rookie coach and the team is old. Dallas is thriving town always voted one of the favorite cities to play by the players plus two prime superstars and players coach. The Mavs are turning the corner as a hotbed and hopefully Luka can attract some euro studs in the future.

[@marleebaya]

Endearing yep! That’s our Klay. 💚

[@thundergaming4079]

For that final spot Bring Tariq biberovic from Euro league he is an excellent defender and almost 50% from 3

[@bchand9069]

I am so pumped for this season

[@hugokloeppel3596]

Dallas just needed a sniper, and we got it 😂

[@Chris-de2qc]

Makes you really appreciate the '11 Mavs Championship even more.

[@HoopsAficionado]

This could be a good opinion piece in print as well: How Klay's acquisition, comments bust Mavs stereotypes.

[@goodestguy61]

I like how u played the clip on screen

[@SupportBae]

When are we going to start calling the PJ/Naji duo, Business Bros.?!

[@mightymadman]

Anonymous scout aka Tim Hardaway Sr 😂

[@kornelpodembski3348]

Anything

[@ClintGoolsby]

I think clay will have a career high scoring year with Luka, he will have so many more open shots than he has ever had, expecially him luka and kyrie. There is a decent chance this is next level.

[@96wtfomg]

Klay will know he made the right decision when he gets back the tax report

[@angelrivera-sj6gk]

I agree about the fit in offense but defensive wise ,klay has slowed down on that respect. Defense is what got us to be in the playoffs and finals. We need more of it with DJJ back. Renegotiate 300 plus mil on him and he is more than willing to come back! DJJ was loving it here! With the addition of klay will aliviate the pressure of making 3 pointers! Which would help him to shoot much better and confident to make it up if he misses. Because he has the support of his team mates to fill the slack. A real team does this and is not dependent on one or two guys, but to each other. This is what championship pedigree is all about.

[@ryangebilaguin]

The Mavs are coming in the 2024-2025 season aiming to be the top defensive and offensive team and for the TOP SEED.

[@imhotepnixon]

“He’s gonna get open looks in a way he hasn’t before” he played with Steph and KD I think these looks will be pretty familiar

[@americanafilm]

Think about this Klay could have got us over that game 3 hump comeback in the Finals.

[@jrp1981ful]

I heard that person who said that quote move to Detroit with his son lol

[@dirtyhiggins5484]

I think Ky has influenced the culture of this team in such a positive way. Haters be damned

[@jmsjolly05]

Please tell the name and artist of the intro song

[@thefudgejudge6962]

$47 cowboys tickets? They must blindfold you and only allow you to smell the game

[@fredsandford9342]

Mavs will win alot of games, watching nba2k24 25 updated simulation rosters on KZbin cus i cant wait for the season to start i havent seen the mavs lose yet lol

[@josephterrell2835]

Just made Klay a 99 at wide open 3s on 2k24 lol

[@jamesbittle9789]

Grimes looks like the Old Spice body wash guy.

[@mr_bliss1807]

I think luka and kyrie and alike in how media thinks of them vs how other players think of them

[@richardcase9165]

the Cuban just had to keep 25 percent to keep his boys on the team, we just can't escape the super Dwight and lay-up line maxi misalot era we have traded all the scrubs away but kept the worst two lol has to be the Cuban

[@dirtyhiggins5484]

Maxi really lost my support. If he was too hurt to play, he shouldn't have played but I think he just isn't very good.

[@MeRacko]

Who is the top 5 player on the Mavs Kyrie cuz for Luka you should not address him top 5 you should just say THE BEST player on the world 😉 cuz that is what he is And about MLB all-star 🙋‍♂️

[@user-bs8zt2gq1p]

Based on Mavs shooting around 35 to 40 three point shots per game it boils down to who gets those 3 shots??? IMO Klay should get 10 three shots per night. Luka and Irving 5 to 8 per night. That leaves around 6 to 8 other 3 shots per game which should go to the open man whoever that might be. Hopefully PJ, Grimes, Hardy and Naji get 95% of those shots. Exum, Maxi & OMax simply don't need to be taking them unless wide open. Hopefully PJ and Grimes show they can hit the open ones as well or they too become so much less valuable. Play D and hit open 3 and health over the season will determine our 24/25 season. Ride Luka and Irving less in the regular season so they will have energy and health comes playoff time.

[@EduardoOliveira-zx9ju]

Exum shot a team high 49% from three last season

[@jimwight4100]

Calling you out Nick, you were wanting Kidds job.

[@emilioalvarez5438]

This has to be the biggest FA signing in Mavs history right? The next closest one would be Monta Ellis

[@nastyjag9767]

MFFL 💙💙

[@albertocastillo4238]

Is it just me but you look so much like Will Poulter ?

[@jurston44]

Not at all 😂

[@AnthonyWilliams840]

Wait, where's Kevin? Who's this Nick guy?

[@HeyCMH]

This is all Nico and J Kidd…

[@19nzinga]

I think you may be overstating things a bit. We’ve had ONE (slightly past his prime) free Agent choose us. And ONE, does not make a trend. Calm down a bit.

[@Raul1088]

Klay has only missed 26 fts the last two season and only 10 last season.

[@fredsandford9342]

This is finally a 95 percent nico roster. Maxi, powell and luka are all whos left from the cuban ,rick Carlisle days.. LESS CUBAN like less JERRY JONES is all we need around here

[@eda2341_]

🦝

[@ShinHyeX]

Nick to be fair we dont trust you that much cause the last time you hyped us up is when kemba drop 20+ on Cleveland and also when mavs got james Johnson 😂😂😂😂 so now we dont know if you're just hyping us up again cause its your job or you're legit 😂😂😂😂 jk jk GOOOO MAVS RACOOON SQUAD ON TOP

[@thatsmileonyourface2159]

Mavs use to be a retirement home

[@robyncox9238]

Don't slander the cowboys when you work and live in dallas. Could be worse, at least they aren't the bengals😂.

[@slimjong-un5743]

Just need Bronny and the Mavs would be unstappable

[@Sylv1ception71]

lol

[@robyncox9238]

You mean thanasis

[@kpNov23]

Fortunate no porn sounds cane out from one of the media's phones during the interview right Nick?

[@Elluka77]

You are weird

[@joshdiaz3419]

I'm so glad Mark Cuban is gone.

[@MeRacko]

Having Lebron James is not attractive for a free agent not a plus !! everyone who has eyes and ears knows that if you play with Lebron you don't get the ball you get the blame and drama and not the good kind 😂

[@anthonyraye5831]

Don’t wanna rain on your parade guys… but klay isn’t going to be the upgrade the hopes and dreams says he will. He is a downgrade on defense and Kidd already struggling finding line ups to stop anyone for extended minutes

[@ClutchupGolf]

You’ll choose the Mavericks now when you have Sham God, J kidd, Jared Dudley, Michael Finnely and Nico Harison as player development coaches. Plus kyrie Luka gafford pj lively and winning at the same time.

[@JERWINIVANCORBETA]

Klay boutta average 22 points as the 3rd Option.