Klay Thompson joined the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract in a move facilitated by a six-team sign-and-trade transaction. Before committin
on a three-year, $50 million contract in a move facilitated by a six-team sign-and-trade transaction. Before committing to the Mavs over the Los Angeles Lakers, Thompson mentioned that his relationship with Kyrie Irving played a factor in committing to Dallas.
Jan 29, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson dribbles the ball against Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports / Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports "He actually was one of the first people to text me just how grateful he is to be here and how the city's embraced them, the organization's embraced them, especially after what he had to go through," Thompson said. "I've known Kai for a long time and he's been super down to earth ever since I met him and just a very gracious person."
"For him to come here and embrace the city and embrace the role he has just inspired me because they were so close to winning the whole thing," Thompson said. "I think we can help get them over that hump."
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