Much has been said and written about the decline of Klay Thompson. It might be evident that Thompson is no longer the player he once was back in his heyday with the Golden State Warriors, but that doesn’t mean that he can no longer contribute on the court. The Dallas Mavericks showed faith in Thompson’s ability to remain a productive player, and during the first day of training camp, it seems like the veteran sharpshooter is well on his way to changing the Mavs’ offense for the better.
The Mavericks’ official account on X posted a video of Thompson going through shooting drills. And as expected, Thompson was locked in, showcasing his silky-smooth jumpshot.
Of course, it’s important to note that Thompson is doing this in an empty gym; this is no slight at all to the 34-year-old guard, but NBA players are simply built different under these conditions. They rarely, if ever, miss these kinds of warm-up shots, and this elite level of shot-making is what separates the professionals from mere mortals…