Klay Thompson says he has to do with the Dallas Mavericks what he ‘never’ did with the Golden State Warriors

Klay Thompson has strong belief in the Dallas Mavericks roster for next season, despite the injury to Kyrie Irving.

The four-time NBA champion will be one of the main players with Irving out, and will have to step up his production until the point guard returns to action.

Cooper Flagg was selected as the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks , but he will need some time to adjust .

Even then, the Mavs have the likes of Anthony Davis , Klay Thompson , Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington, all of whom are brilliant NBA players.

Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images Thompson believes the Mavericks have the best frontcourt The injury to Irving was a big blow to the team, but he has already been spotted back on the basketball court.

However, the Mavs are in a position where they do not have to force him back soon as they have a lot of options to rely on.

Thompson recently opened up on his feelings about the roster and believes the Mavs have the best frontcourt in the league.

Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images Speaking to five-time NBA champion Michael Cooper in an interview, Thompson said he was pleased with the recent addition of DAngelo Russell: He said: I think we personally have the best frontcourt in the NBA when were healthy.

We have so much depth in the frontcourt between PJ, Coop, Gaff, D-Live and AD and then getting a guy like D-LO and having guard depth, Im just really excited.

I never thought Id be in Dallas but its been an awesome transition.

Thompson speaks on the new role he has with the Mavs Thompson moved to the Mavs as a free agent and it was considered to help elevate their roster into championship contention.

A blockbuster trade that saw franchise star Luka Doncic go to the LA Lakers and injuries throughout the roster made things difficult for the Mavericks last season, but things are expected to be different for them when the 2025-26 campaign starts.

Stephen A.

Smith picked the Mavs as one of the contenders to win it all.

This is due to the veterans they have on the roster and the oldest among them is Thompson.

Position Player Name Point Guard DAngelo Russell Shooting Guard Klay Thompson Small Forward Cooper Flagg Power Forward PJ Washington Center Daniel Gafford At 35, he is the oldest player on their roster and also has the experience of having won four championships.

Thompson revealed that due to his experience and age, he now has to be the voice to lead the Mavs, something which he never had to do with the Golden State Warriors .

Im the oldest guy on the team, its crazy how these things happen.

I gotta lead these guys with my voice and I never really did that in Golden State, so now I have a different calling to use my championship knowledge, Thompson added.

Klay Thompson hit 72 consecutive threes in a recent offseason workout.

Klay is looking locked in lately heading into a huge season with the Mavericks.

pic.twitter.com/OfbGZlo6vn Evan Sidery (@esidery) July 18, 2025 He then went on to explain the steps needed for a team to win a championship.

When you go for a championship, you cant just say, Youre going to win a championship.

You got to take it week by week.

You got to get to that 60 win threshold or high 50s because once it gets to the playoffs, you know its a war of attrition and we just got to peak at the right time, said the five-time All-Star.

So Im really excited, I am actually going to the gym now, I havent been this motivated in years..

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