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 feel there’s positively a mutual respect there,” Thompson instructed reporters Tuesday. “I imply, I keep in mind seeing him on the finish of the West finals in 2022 and I instructed him how a lot I liked his recreation and the way he actually elevates his teammates, and the sky’s the restrict for his capacity.
“And I feel that resonated effectively with him and he was actual gracious in defeat, and I simply admire somebody who isn’t afraid of the second and competes to the tip and Luka suits that invoice. So, I feel we’ll be capable to carry the perfect out of one another. I actually do.”
Klay was very complimentary of the Slovenian famous person and it feels like he’s been a giant fan from day one.
“Luka, even earlier than he bought within the NBA, you watch his EuroLeague highlights, and also you’re like ‘This 18 yr outdated is doing this to grown males?, Klay mentioned. “That is loopy’, so…The affect he had as rookie, you could possibly 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 components for Dallas.
Thompson actually appears to suppose so.
“I did see, I can actually assist this workforce,” Klay mentioned 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 bought me excited to be right here.”
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