Klay Thompson

2024 - 10 - 11

Klay Thompson: The Nerves, The Points, and an Epic Mavs Debut!

Basketball - Dallas Mavericks - Jason Kidd - Klay Thompson - Kyrie Irving - NBA Championships - NBA Preseason - Utah Jazz

Klay Thompson conquers his nerves to shine in his Mavericks debut, scoring 10 points! Don't miss this excitement as he faces the Jazz!

Klay Thompson recently made his highly anticipated preseason debut with the Dallas Mavericks, and boy, was it a moment filled with nerves and exhilaration! Thompson revealed that he hadn’t felt this jittery since Game 1 of the 2015 NBA Finals – truly a testament to the pressure and excitement that comes with donning a new jersey. The three-time NBA champion managed to shake off those nerves and put up a solid performance, scoring 10 points in 18 minutes during the heat of the game against the Utah Jazz. It was just the beginning of what Mavs fans hope to see more of this season!

Although the primary focus was on Thompson, the Mavericks faced a disappointing 107-102 loss to the Jazz. As the fans rallied behind their new star, the mood highlighted the mixed emotions of the evening: celebrations for individual accomplishments mingled with the sting of defeat. Coach Jason Kidd had hinted that Thompson would play under restrictions, which only added suspense as everyone watched to see how the newest Mavs player would acclimate to his new environment on the court.

For fans eagerly looking forward to more action, Thompson is expected to continue his role in the upcoming games, raising the question of whether the jitters will return or if he'll settle into his groove swiftly. The Mavericks are now more than ever a team to watch, especially with the chemistry brewing between Thompson and fellow players like Kyrie Irving and Jaden Hardy. How well they mesh together could determine the Mavericks' trajectory this season!

With the preseason in full swing, Klay Thompson's transition to the Mavs carries weighty expectations—not just from fans, but from his teammates too! Remember, it’s all about finding that perfect rhythm, and who knows? If Klay can turn his nerves into power, the Mavs may well be on the verge of something spectacular this season. On a side note, did you know Klay holds the NBA record for most points scored in a single quarter? He dropped 37 in just 12 minutes! Talk about a scoring machine! So buckle up and enjoy the ride as the Mavericks chase their championship dreams with Klay leading the charge!

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Klay Thompson overcomes nerves, nets 10 in Mavericks debut - ESPN (ESPN)

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Klay Thompson's Status For Jazz-Mavs Game (Sports Illustrated)

In the Dallas Mavericks game notes for tomorrow's preseason matchup against Utah Jazz, the probable starters listed are… Kyrie Irving Jaden Hardy Klay Thompson

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Klay Thompson scores 10 points in preseason debut with Dallas (The Associated Press)

Klay Thompson made his preseason debut with the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 10 points in his new team's 107-102 loss to the Utah Jazz.

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Podcast: Klay Thompson debuts for the Mavericks in 107-102 ... (Mavs Moneyball)

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Klay Thompson overcomes nerves, nets 10 in Mavericks debut - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Makes preseason debut Thursday (CBSSports.com)

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Klay Thompson overcomes nerves, nets 10 in Mavericks debut (KGO-TV)

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Klay Thompson impresses in Dallas Mavericks preseason debut (Mavs Moneyball)

Thompson scored 10 points in 18 minutes in his preseason Dallas debut.

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NBA: Klay Thompson scores 10 in his Mavericks preseason debut (INQUIRER.net)

Klay Thompson made his NBA preseason debut with Dallas Mavericks on Thursday , scoring 10 points in his new team's 107-102 loss.

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Thompson has solid debut (Mavs.com)

That quick, feathery release was still there, the follow-through still as syrupy as ever. Klay Thompson on Thursday night looked very much like Klay.

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Grading Klay Thompson's performance in Mavericks preseason debut (The Smoking Cuban)

The Mavericks got back Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving for their second preseason contest tonight against the Utah Jazz in which they lost 107-102, as Thompson ...

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Mavs Legend Comments on Klay Thompson Wearing His Number (Sports Illustrated)

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Klay Thompson scores 10 points in preseason debut with Dallas (San Francisco Chronicle)

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Klay Thompson says Mavericks preseason debut was most nervous ... (CBSSports.com)

Thompson joined the Mavericks in free agency after 11 years with the Warriors.

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Jazz score away win as Klay Thompson makes preseason debut ... (Business Mirror)

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