Klay Thompson's Dallas Mavericks debut was a smashing success, full of viral moments and historic 3-point shooting.
Sign up for NBC Philadelphia's News Headlines newsletter.While Steph Curry has his patented look-away 3-pointers, Thompson and Doncic put their own twist on it, with the 25-year-old Slovenian turning around and running back down court as the five-time All-Star lined up and drained a 3-pointer to extend the Mavericks' fourth-quarter lead."Luka makes the game easier, not just for myself, but everybody in this arena," Thompson told TNT's Allie LaForce after the game.
Thompson, who finished with seven rebounds, three steals, one assist and was a plus-16, was pleased with his triumphant Mavericks debut. "Couldn't ask for a better start, just sharing the floor with , Luka and the rest of the guys," Thompson told LaForce."Very special after a hard month of really good work and to see it come to fruition is awesome. It's just a small step for where we want to go, but something we can build off on."After 13 years and 11 on-court seasons with the Warriors, seeing Thompson in a different uniform has been an adjustment for everyone involved.
"I feel great," Thompson told LaForce."Blue is my favorite color and Mavs blue looks good on me. So I'm having a great time. Off to Phoenix we go. But wow, just incredible. It felt good to get this first one out of the way and play well. Not satisfied, but I'm happy for what we did tonight." Even as Thompson tries to distance himself from the Warriors, he never can get too far. A fan had him sign his old Golden State jersey after Dallas' season-opening win.Thompson has a few more weeks to get comfortable in Dallas before the Mavericks travel to the Bay Area for his
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