Zach Lowe thinks Klay Thompson only makes the Dallas Mavericks 'A LITTLE BIT BETTER!' 👀 | NBA Today

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Zach Lowe, Ramona Shelburne and Chiney Ogwumike join Malika Andrews on NBA Today to react to Klay Thompson being announced as a member of the Dallas Mavericks.
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[@superstar_h_gamer5211]

Mavs bricked so many wide open 3s in the finals. Klays presence allows luka kai more space

[@euro51116]

Klay also bricked open 3s a lot this past season tho lol

[@OhmyZephyrus]

⁠@@euro51116thank you for the insight professional analyst!

[@JERWINIVANCORBETA]

@@euro51116still way better than Hardaway nga

[@Leowulfs]

Klay bricked 10 shots in a row in an elimination game.

[@JERWINIVANCORBETA]

@@Leowulfs corny aah overused joke

[@joepzenz]

I know klay wouldn’t have missed that many wide open 3’s that I watched the mavs brick in the finals. People really think he’s going to go 0-10 every night lol

[@lo17107]

THANK YOU. Like people have such short memories- he had very bad games in his prime too. I also feel like people really don't appreciate how much pressure the contract situation put on him. He'll probably play way more free next season.

[@Dr._Wan___PharmD]

Good luck to Klay and the Mavs to return to the NBA finals.

[@user-zk8sl2sb3t]

Whose gonna play perimeter defense. Plus Klay isn't half the play you think he is. He was getting open shots coz of the warriors style of play off the PnR. Dallas is a much slower team.

[@cowtowntx.6740]

​@@user-zk8sl2sb3tAs u just stated. Fast don't make it good. He was saying goodbye in his head cuz he knew he was leaving.

[@user-zk8sl2sb3t]

@@cowtowntx.6740 No bro, Klay couldn't play. Kerr loves his guys to a fault but he benches Klay coz he wasn't performing. He's not the player you once knew, he's bad on all sides of the ball.

[@dirtyhiggins5484]

They are not just going to return next season, they are going to win the championship

[@JERWINIVANCORBETA]

@@user-zk8sl2sb3t lmfao, Grimes and Naji are pretty good POA defenders and 3&D players. Klay is better at EVERY aspect than Hardaway the one he’s replacing.

[@Joeshiesty286]

The mavs just upgraded from poor role players to very good role players. Yeah the mavs got a hell of a lot better

[@johnlinks]

Naji Marshall and Quentin Grimes are good? WTH you smoking. Klay is washed too

[@OhmyZephyrus]

@@johnlinkswhat makes the bad, and why is Klay washed? Because of his last game 😭 yall say anything but the truth!! The Mavs did get better Klay for THJ is a bigger upgrade than you could imagine

[@JERWINIVANCORBETA]

@@johnlinksyes they are good casual. They are def upgrades than frickin hardaway and jones who are bricklayers

[@user-pe4wj5qj4f]

You only have to think about the ins and outs of outs. Klay >>>>> Thj, Grimes > Green, Marshall > DJJ

[@user-tw4ku2fl9v]

Is better if klay comes off the bench. Or a 2nd round exit.

[@jewelofnashville1726]

Goodluck Klay. You gave us your all. We appreciate

[@AkagiRedSun]

Klay is huge upgrade compared to Hardaway and $50 mil for 3yr seems like a bargain considering rookies extension are going +$50 per year now

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

That's fine. They don't need to improve too much. They just need consistent shooters.

[@sportfanatic5339]

Statistically speaking, teams with great defenses usually have decent bigs. Why is this important? It allows funneling, meaning- the perimeter defender sending the guards to the bigs. This puts the perimeter defender in better position to guard the long and mid range shot attempts. This is why Dallas defense went from trash to great after getting PJ and Gafford in the trade. DJJ was the point of attack defender before the trade, why wasn’t he stopping people then? That’s because he’s an ok defender, just like Klay. Klay will do the same in this system defensively as DJJ, watch and see.

[@AAblade7]

DJJ even before the trade was able to fight over screens and stay with his guy. I love Klay, but he isn’t that guy anymore.

[@ariz7493]

​Yeah it seems wildly delusional to think klay is going to give what djj can consistently on the defensive end​@@AAblade7

[@crxwn_julz]

@@AAblade7and organizations know these things which is why the business goes how it goes. They know he is not the same since the injury and will only get worse or stay the same at best moving forward.

[@TottenhamCaptain]

I'd laugh if he somehow averages like 23 a game a shoots 45-40-90. LOL

[@redmangoose182]

Gosh I hope so. Luka's/Kyrie's gravity and passing will give him a lot of open 3 pointers. The offense needs someone like Klay.

[@franklinrodriguez6697]

Oh boy that would be a major problem . I believe Moody is ready to take leap

[@samfran89]

Which is highly possible

[@TottenhamCaptain]

@@samfran89 Doubt it. Have you even seen him play last year? The reason why he played so bad was because he's got nothing on his legs anymore. Physically, he can't do what he used to do. I'm sure he's still a great shooter but you can't expect him to just stand and shoot and think it'll all go in automatically.

[@Gman-kx9dr]

Yea thar ain't happening anymore... He's done... A lot of respect for him but he's done

[@BlueSkiesSunnyDays]

In about 10 years, we’re all gonna look back at this and say the Warriors had no business letting Klay Thompson go, especially after hearing the money he was asking for and the money they were refusing to pay him. Highly disappointed in the warriors front office.

[@user-zk8sl2sb3t]

The Mavs will be more disappointed with his production.

[@andreonmichael7273]

all facts. got me baffled

[@I.am_Groot]

Or... it could be Klay was ready to move on. The Warriors have to drop luxury tax at some point.

[@leonlee877]

Didn't the mavs only offer 2 million more the gsw? He's also playing a a free year at mavs vs the deal how would've had at gsw

[@tubnuts]

Who’s we

[@pg13pacernation30]

A historic run from a historic trio 👏 But now it’s time for Klay to continue his journey and be happy 😊 but it’s going to be very weird not seeing him with GSW jersey 😢 🏆 720 games played together 🏆 420 regular season wins 🏆 98 playoff wins 🏆 23 playoff series wins 🏆 6 Finals appearances 🏆 4 NBA championships

[@jimbarton7866]

Incrementally better according to Zach Lowe. . LMFAO!! Nico adding Grimes, Thompson and Marshall does more than that in my view!

[@eaddyy]

He’s not familiar with the shai stopper naji lol imo significantly better than DJJ and I loved DJJ. Grimes is a stopper too

[@RighteousUncle]

Really? You don't think Klay is a huge upgrade over Timmy who was like a 14th guy shooting 20% or so from three in second half of season and playoffs? Meanwhile Klay was great in the second half shooting over 40%+ from three. The other two additions/swaps essentially are basically a wash: Naji Marshall = DJJr Quentin Grimes = Green saying Klay Thompson is not an easy >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Timothy Jr is legitimately psychotic crazy.

[@Sylv1ception71]

Are you THJ's father in disguise ?? 😂😂😂

[@RighteousUncle]

@@Sylv1ception71 ? How? I'm saying that KLAY is an immeasurable upgrade over THJ.

[@ChuBandz]

Klays play reduced him to a bench player, he's gotta prove his worth this time around. Can't get mad at people for thinking he ain't got it, he's being judged based off his play NOT hated because of who he is

[@pablodc123]

When Kerr asked Iggy to come off bench he did it with class. Klay talks about sacrifice for his new team but didnt do that last year.

[@DL13650]

Bro Iggy came off the bench for KD and Klay... even HB was pretty good... Podz is interesting but he isn't better than Klay.

[@pablodc123]

​@@DL13650my statement is how you carry yourself as man and professional. Klay was a whining crybaby last year. Klay was replaced by all rookie Podz. Iggy was replaced by all rookie HB. Stuff happens. The Reality is that Klay is a shell of old self and the pressure and his ego got to him. Move on it was his choice to leave.

[@3self]

@@pablodc123 so a man isn't allowed to be upset and voice it ? Tell how more how to be a man ..

[@LeopardL123]

I hope he does well in Dallas

[@drew318]

If they stay healthy, the Mavs are the favorites in the West. OKC’s additions aren’t enough to overcome Dallas’s elite paint protection and scoring. Klay has 1-2 good years in him, I think we see a career year from him this year % wise and that we will see a big improvement in his defense from the last couple years, the reason being that he will not have to expend as much energy on offense as he has since KD left GS.

[@natureredux1957]

All Klay has to do is sit behind the 3pt Line and hit 3s which was by far the biggest issue with Dallas in the Finals. Which will open up things for Kyrie and teams can't just double team him. No team can really stop Luka at his Size and Skill level at his position. So did any other TEAM in the WEST really do anything. Seems like most was done in the EAST.

[@JBennett-oq8lv]

This is a new beginning for Klay, I'm so excited to see how this is going to play out. When 1 door closes at least 500 more open up I'm so proud of you Klay! Ring number 5 loading🎉🎉🎉

[@FlyWithMe_666]

2:13 OMAX may fill this role.

[@Romcom_enthusiast]

Guarantee you none of these “analysts” know who that is

[@exotic_jiminy5400]

@@Romcom_enthusiastno fr there won’t ever be a day they would talk about someone like that on a team even tho kidd mentioned him earlier

[@takier3]

Hope so, he can be that other perimeter defender dallas really needs

[@Bdot1588]

I heard Omax grew like 3-4 inches lol wild

[@pavlegrebenarevic382]

@@Romcom_enthusiast Zach knows all of those guys, he just ain't that good bro, It's not the analysts fault the guy is garbage..

[@bokaboka4675]

Did zach forgot that klay be guarding best of the best guards for 10+ years

[@Fast___Break]

Zach low key was a Mavs hater, don’t really care what he has to say

[@GuyPearce217]

@@elden4142 terrible take lmao. They replaced Tim Hardaway who is one of the worst players my eyes watched for the second best shooter in the league who averages 19 ppg with 45/40/85. Ppl who think Klay doesnt elevate Mavs are actually braindead. The only thing that sucks for Mavs are losin DJJ who is one of the best perimeter defenders in the league, thats it. Mavs had second best defense in the league so this braindead opinion about mavs being terrible on defense bc they lost 1 player (replaced him for Naji Marshal awesome defender aswell) is braindead aswell. Klay>THJ, Quentin Grimes>Josh Green, Naji Marshal (good ofense, good defense)=

[@swarajthapa5798]

@@GuyPearce217 Dont forget Mavs also lost Derrick Jones

[@exo3513]

@@swarajthapa5798 defense wasnt the problem for the mavs it was offense

[@jimbarton7866]

Lost DJJ???? OMG!!! We're cooked!!!

[@ariz7493]

​@@exo3513I don't get this take. I ack the shooting was the main problem but they also couldn't stop the Celtics when they needed to so why wasn't defense a problem?

[@kingklassic3522]

I would like to see him score around 15 to 16 points Like 42- 45% from 3. Efficiency would be what matters more and his team defense is still very good along with his IQ and just experience. He was still scoring 18 points again last year

[@reedykat30]

I beg to differ, Klay will bring playoff DNA magic. Splash Brother in effect❣️

[@swarajthapa5798]

By bricking 1 out of 10 shots?

[@kohsmoger1567]

He's only a splash brother with steph he doesn't get to carry the nickname playing with someone else.

[@kaluuu499]

I rock w #31, Reggie is one of the best shooters and my other fav player !

[@rashaunburrows4458]

I wanted him to wear number 6 because of game 6 Klay

[@WensChannel-pv1dx]

A pinch of salt also make soup a little better, but without the salt it sucks. Klay will Shine.

[@VikCain]

A little bit better is just what they need.

[@believe1335]

It’s good for both Klay and Dallas. Klay will get a fresh start and will see himself open for a three point shot because of Luka and Kyrie’s superstar presence. It’s good for Dallas because Klay will bring his veteran experience and will hopefully teach Luka of what it takes to be a real Champion.

[@Dollaupt]

I felt that same he should’ve went the lakers with Davis on the back end would’ve helped him on defense a whole lot but do your thing Klay

[@funeralopolis1]

Lively is just as good and is way younger. Rim protection isn’t a problem in Dallas.

[@jaydot4956]

@@funeralopolis1you just said lively is as good a defender as AD???

[@funeralopolis1]

@@jaydot4956 Yes, he has just as much talent in that end, and he’s taller to so he has more potential. Lively’s rim running and paint protection is largely why Dallas was able to make the finals.

[@TysonC-hl3fo]

I cant wait to see the mavs vs warriors next season.

[@midzha-md8jx]

I am a fan of Denver but Mavs are my second team in next season

[@terrencetrafton4553]

I for the life of me do not understand how they kept Draymond who cost y'all several opportunities... including a championship and a playoff run with his ANTICS.. but hey I'm not a NBA GM.. I would have beeeeeen got rid of Draymond.

[@andrewtheworldcitizen]

THANK YOU! But the answer to that is twofold: 1. Draymond has been an indispensable piece for the Warriors and in their championships.... The Warriors never had anyone else like Draymond who is that good on the defensive end and a playmaker and passer who has that high of a basketball IQ.... He is that piece to the puzzle that has been most important and most crucial to their success as a team, because if we are honest, they are basically all shooting and offense without him.... Draymond is that piece that they simply wouldn't have or be able to replace..... In short, Draymond is a beast on defense who does all the dirty work.... He is also a veteran leader who fires up the team.... 2. Steph is absolutely the one player that GS can not let go for any reason.... He is their whole team and their franchise, and Steph is tight with Draymond and has made it clear that he needs Draymond by his side on defense, so the front office of GS is actually terrified of the idea of a future in which they got rid of all of Steph's friends and teammates who he liked the most and needed the most, so eventually he left the team to end his career somewhere else.... So they keep Draymond and treat him way better than they really should out of fear of losing Steph.... Imagine being Steph and knowing that you are like a god when it comes to shooting and ball handling and offense, but the one area of the game that could be called your weakness is defense.... Plus, Draymond takes a lot of the burden off Steph's shoulders when it comes to being the leader of the team..... Steph is definitely the real captain of the team, but Draymond helps Steph a ton with leading the team and the young players.....

[@user-ky7le9bf2m]

for real. Draymond must have dapped up ownership so they took a powder on that, and let Klay roast.

[@lodiddyYT]

they should’ve just full reset around Curry tbh, or atleast just got rid of the old heads under this new management.

[@junehodge8027]

Knowing that Klay was mainly asking for years and not so much money and the Dubs front office still let him walk is rather disappointing... 3 years and 50 million for Klay??? That's a STEAL!

[@chrisworland7754]

I think the addition of Naji Marshall is really undervalued. He's a fantastic competitor who will make the second unit a force to be reckoned with!

[@DigitaIJustice]

24 picked that number as a dedication to 23 that came before him. 31 isn’t about being 1 more than 30, it’s a dedication to Steph

[@andrewfung9340]

It is a trade off improve offensively but get worse on defense

[@Racio00]

Klay: they have fun playing with each other. They play for each other. Warriors: aren’t we supposed to be that fun?😢

[@3self]

With all that drama , no

[@kyreegreer3536]

ok she won me over tdy she did great with this klay situation good job chiney

[@michaelflores8487]

Open your eyes everybody, LUKA is on this team , a generational talent, you dont pass that up . Plus , they put him on the bench , he starts in Dallas , and hes gonna get open threes that hes never seen in G.S. , Klay is gonna flourish in BIG D.

[@drewgavin5462]

I love fresh start

[@HoopsAficionado]

On the point of attack defender question, the Mavs have Naji Marshall, PJ Washington and Olivier Maxence-Prosper. They may also sign Dennis Smith Junior but its fair to point out that none of those guys are as good as Derrick Jones Junior at the job.

[@markziegler5115]

What team wouldn’t want a sniper?

[@HelloWorld-wy2bs]

He really sounded like he want’s to help the Dallas Mavericks!

[@thephantom1026]

Can't imagine how difficult it would be despite the paycheck.

[@stunt647]

Welcome to Dallas Klay

[@qwertyuiop63747]

3:55 yeah right, i dont see that happening during nba finals specially on how luka acts when he fouled out😅

[@bonganimathabela4938]

I think there is reason behind that Jersey number 31 ,He is actually honouring Splash Bros with that one 30 and 11....

[@elden4142]

He said its because of Reggie miller

[@Mr.SpongeGlockAK47Pants]

3+1 = 4 . 4 Rings, 4 Championships .

[@yp1c]

@@elden4142 and jason terry

[@Cc3430-cj3ye]

Still hard to get use to Klay wearing other uniform but perhaps he need another new fresh start

[@PeopleLoveShorts]

Can Mavs handle more bricks in the new season😂

[@adamnehal9547]

So a 18 pergame, 49 percent from three ,coming off two career ending injuries, averaging 25 in the finals in 2019, there is a a lot of things Klay has brought

[@guy2006]

Jersey Numbers: Curry 30, Draymond 32 and now Klay 31 😢

[@lavinia.boulton]

I love you Klay 🎉

[@koetsuphil]

Good add by KLAY

[@tannerunger3338]

Lake Travis is in Austin dummy’s. “Texas knows” apparently yall don’t

[@user-ky7le9bf2m]

He'll be out at Ray Roberts

[@whitebj21906]

😂

[@KevinCantWait08]

Klay can easily travel from Dallas to Austin. I'm sure he won't mind, so he can drive his boat around.

[@tannerunger3338]

@@KevinCantWait08 hauling a boat 3 hours isn’t going to be fun

[@user-ky7le9bf2m]

@@KevinCantWait08 No one in Dallas is driving to Austin to boat lake Travis when they have several large lakes in the region.

[@chukutribenzemalimitless6285]

Exactly,,, haters always gonna hates,,

[@HookahDoncic98]

Klay + naji + grimes + 2nd year of finals core improving together = marginally better, enough to win a championship if they stay healthy

[@charold3]

Yeah, a little better, and that *could* be enough.

[@FunkDeTejas]

She said Lake Travis. He’s In Dallas not Austin lol

[@mahmoodpolo]

Luka really needs to step up his leadership game. Klay will be fine, but Luka's the one who needs to make some serious changes if this team wants to win a championship.

[@tyriqthepharaoh1285]

Dallas Needs More Defense Fr!

[@HookahDoncic98]

Top rated defense regular season needs more defense. Clownnn

[@thefreemanworldexperiment]

It’s Lake Lewisville!

[@Mai.707.89]

31❤

[@paulpaul1260]

Mavs need Mac Mcclung to lock 🔒 down ANT 🐜 Man !!! 🤔

[@MsMytube75]

Kay still rocking😅

[@sportgame9316]

Lowe think we need to hear him speech😂

[@crxwn_julz]

He’s not the same Klay but there should have been loyalty towards him still. Also, the mavs didn’t lose because they were missing a klay. They lost because they were missing a khyre.

[@cheriparisedwards3468]

It's KYRIE. And, we'll be fine. We weren't even supposed to make it as far as we did. Can't wait for next season!

[@frankiefernandez9225]

We Will See

[@jaleman777]

Mavs are going to be so dangerous in the playoffs!

[@AllTrueMan]

At this stage of his career, Klay takes longer to get into rhythm. It will be interesting to see his production with two ball-dominant teammates.

[@ariz7493]

It will be interesting. I wonder if Kyrie will look to dish more

[@franklinrodriguez6697]

Mavs should if went for Mattise Thybulle I believe he is a top 10 perimeter defender in the NBA he will have space with his 3s playing with Kyrie Luka : Klay

[@Jayooh23]

I want Klay to win so bad now

[@Young-ep8ik]

Klay got his feelings hurt when warriors didn't offer him the max.

[@jwang2879]

We already sleeping on the Mavs again bro...

[@elgato9595]

i just sit back and hit save and bookmark these video's and look back just like last year's playoff run where they all picked the clippers,okc, and the wolves to beat the mavs cause well that's what TMZ does .

[@brandond2233]

Who’s playing perimeter defense out of Luka, Kyrie and Klay?

[@yungrell3106]

Klay, he's not a top 5 Perimeter defender anymore but he can still sit down and guard just not your star point guard but he can guard forwards and shooting guards well.

[@themedicalmarvels]

@@yungrell3106With them bad ankles?

[@acepeezy672]

Nobody

[@Joeshiesty286]

Klay, Luka, and Kyrie can still play defense but I don’t expect you casuals to know (90% of the comments). Gafford, Lively, Grimes, Naji, and Pj are GREAT defenders. Now ask, who’s stopping them on defense? Luka with a bunch of gleaguers can take you to the playoffs. Hurt Luka and average role players can take you to the Finals. Now he’s got a squad, which should equal several championships.

[@crini413]

Kyrie had a stretch where he played great defense last year. Did you forget?

[@estheffanie4649]

Mavs needs Mark gasol type of center.

[@seanzibonanzi64]

Marshall will start in DJJ role and Klay will start over PJ Washington is my guess

[@superbad0415]

Did D. Green suspensions and attitude force Klay out from the Warriors?

[@Hellcure]

If Klay get at least In half of the form he had in his prime it is problems for the west

[@denisevara1779]

No no no I can’t see him in Dallas just don’t seem right, but I do wish him the best of luck

[@KevinCantWait08]

If Klay does well in Dallas, I'm not going to hate it... but if the whole move ends up with him being the same player he was this past season (or worse), his decision to leave the Bay isn't gonna look too good, especially when he talks about wanting a "fresh start."

[@mauriquekerley57]

Ya ll might think I m Tripping but I ll put Olay at the 6 off the bench and start marshal still give klay 20 plus minutes a night that what I ll do

[@starman1994]

Lmao the disrespect continues even after Mavs went to the NBA Finals. And he moves very well and cuts in the paint and can handle the ball better. 40% better than last year compared to Green + Jones Jr + Hardaway Jr.

[@exo3513]

zach lowe is a celtics fan btw

[@Young-ep8ik]

Derek Jones Jr was great, sure. But PoA defender in the matchup with their main opponents isn't the biggest problem in the world. Think Denver, Boston and Twolves. Only matchup where it's a huge loss is vs Thunder.

[@achimwitcoustic9585]

Dallas was attractive for low taxes,too😂

[@Dont-Ask-Me-My-Name]

Click Bait: Zach spoke for two seconds but Klay can defend both wings & Grimes is gonna defend the PG spot

[@paulpaul1260]

Klay needs to help out When Needed ... IF he tries to score 30 points a game 🎮 There might be issues ... 🤔

[@juliusdedios9418]

Question is how many times is he going to get the ball 🏀?

[@ILLWill1027]

The media will get to know naji and Grimes like they did with Derrick Jones Jr in Dallas. Mavs are a lot better. Luka healthy will make this team better as well. Dallas and OKC are the top 2 in the west.

[@Roquemirs]

They need klay in june? Will they be playing in june tho? But goodluck klay...weird to see u in another jersey

[@jnmc2498]

Mavs reached the finals… if he makes them ”a little bit better” it might be the kind of better that wins them a chip

[@raypromotions2147]

Warriors upgraded

[@Criminal.Lawyer.2024]

A month before the Warriors season ended the GSW owner Joe Lacob took Klay golfing and never discussed his contract or future with the team. That fact that they kept Draymond (who most players and teammates are afraid of) at $25m and let Klay go for $16.5m tells me the GSW "culture" is no longer one of the best in the NBA.

[@Jalal-mm5gt]

Number 31 ain’t 11

[@jaemoneyytv847]

31 is the number of a shooter just ask Jason Terry OG #31

[@nikkrelj471]

Brah the mavs biggest problem was bricking threes. How does this only make them a little better

[@MrOctober44]

According to Zach, The Kings will be marginally better for trading a role player in Harrison Barnes for a borderline All Star with DeRozan.

[@dexterdog1659]

Klay gonna get frustrated with lack of touches and is gonna start jacking up shots

[@samcrow6900]

Wish they still had McGee. And go get Howard from Taiwan