How Klay Thompson Looked in his Mavs Preseason Debut | Dallas Mavericks Podcast
Klay Thompson made his preseason debut for the Dallas Mavericks, showcasing his potential impact alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. The Mavs are gearing up for an exciting NBA season, with fans eager to see how Thompson’s skills will complement the team’s dynamic.
Nick Angstadt and Isaac Harris discuss Klay Thompson’s performance, the return of Kyrie Irving, and the potential synergy with Luka Doncic. They also cover other players like Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford, and touch on the Utah Jazz’s lineup challenges. Tune in to hear insights on the Mavs’ preseason strategies and what to expect as the NBA season approaches.
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49 Comments
It’s kinda like luka gives everyone a +5 on all they’re attributes when he’s on the floor
O know it's the preason, but 😮, should I be alarmed? 😒
My biggest takeaway was the 2 man game Klay and Lively had for a bucket.
Let’s get Marcel from mavs digest on for an ep. Love the watch party we had for this game. Amazing energy and I just feel like we gotta be a family on YouTube
Dinwiddie is clearly going through some things. I think he’s torn between playing the pass first point guard role while sharing the floor with Kai and klay/hardy, or being a score first shot creator which is what he’s better at. Remember he was good here when he could take 16-18 shots a game and get into a rhythm. I think he’s like hardy and is an offensive specialist. So many of his passes and pick n rolls looked so rusty or bad. Not sure if practice and learning the schemes will fix most of that or if he needs to switch roles. It’s scary now with exum out because now both our backup “point guards” are actually shooting guards who should just look to score. I’ll be watching closely once luka is back how the hardy and Dinwiddie roles shake out.
"You can't say that" 😂
Gotta say, a post-game recap without Slightly feels a little unusual. Looking forward to this Mavs season!
1)Need to stop playing O-max at 4 as that isn't his position. Let him thrive at 3.
2) Spence has to buy into his role as a backup guard who FACILITATES first!!! Hardy best self is when he keeps it simple and just scores. Feed him. Spence wasn't brought here for 6th man hype but a guard who can lead the bench as a Point Guard.
3) Seems like Kidd is experimenting with Naji in various personnel and groupings between Gaff, Grimes, Lively, Spence, Hardy, etc. Wants him to be able to communicate defensively with each group no matter if its starters or bench. Get a feel for his teammates habits in game settings. Only gripe is don't let Naji get too loose with the Basketball. He can pass but attacking the basket as a 1 option is not the play. You can attack it in right moments but not as a 1 option.
Klay will be fine, Naji will become better at the schemes we gotta allow this team to grow before we can judge them objectively!!! Spencer will also need some time to get use to his role, by the all star break everyone trolls ncluding Spence will be vibing!!!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Gortman is better then Hardy, quicker, better decisions, great penetration and is excellent in deffence.
Why are Powel and Morris on the roster anyway. I would rather develop Sharp. Moris can be on board as consultant no need for him to fill the roster spot.
Omax is a g league player. Hardly any improvement.
Headless Chicken O-Max
Isaac out!
HeadlessChicken OMax. Eyesoar
Boratman better defender, decisionmaker, calm and collected THAN HARDYBOY
LET NAJI LEAD BENCH
NEVER LET WINDIE BE POINT
Gaff was awesome.
Not good
Dinwiddie looks bad out there 🥶
Hopefully PJ and Luka are ready to play on opening night
Luka will raise the game of the other players when he gets back. Remember its Dinwiddie who is playing point and he is not on Lukas level and he hasnt really played that long with DLive Klay Kyrie Omax so i don't care if he knows the playbook, he will struggle.
I think Kyrie was'nt playing as his fullest. I think when the season starts, he will turn the gesr or two up. DG is taking every game as it was the last so he is giving his best on every game. Klay is a little rusty, but still great he will turn on on a 25th 😉
Klay's skills are bringing more playmaking, that lead to much more options on both ends of the court.
For now the impression is that the team will gel pretty well – and Luka and PJ didn't even play yet!! – so fingers crossed and mostly … LET IT FREAKIN' RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDE!!!!!!
Guys it’s crazy early….just remember we have a shit ton of depth…if we need to I trust Nico to figure it out. That’s why I’m so pumped we have all this depth to begin the year.
Too early to tell but I sort of miss DJJ & Josh already. Individually, Naji & Grimmes are better skill-wise, especially ball-handling, but the former Mavs are better in the specialized strengths that they have, which are athleticism and explosiveness (DJJ) and hustle and finishing on the fastbreak (Josh).
Especially worrisome is Naji who doesn't seem to have any lift whatsoever. He has difficulty finishing on the rim, even on that clear path fast break where he didn't even dunk and made a lazy layup. He's limited to that slow-mo, two step Euro whenever he drives, a la Luka and C-Wood, but haven't mastered the move yet unlike them.
Is Isaac back for good? 😍
Keyonte is gonna be big, man. Hopefully that sprain is nothing serious. At least they didn't put him back in.
It is scary how in the face and over the top you can be on klay and with his release sleep it’s a open shot essentially, the spacing and movement looked great the ball was moving when he was in
klay kicked butt! he did things only superstars do
News flash, the Mavs now have a ton of depth on the roster.
Mavs passed the eye test for sure! I'm EXCITED to see if it transfers to another finals run!!
🚨🚨Gortman is Baby Kyrie! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 With Handles!
OMAX should retire or go to Europe
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dinwiddie is never scoring 16 in a quarter this season LMAOOOOO
Gortman > Spence
Waiting on Nick to drop a Christmas album
that shot at Cato about lasting 2 min made the pod for me hahaha
I’m having a hard time with Jaden and Omax right now. I want them to succeed. I hope with time they get better but are the mavericks willing to wait?
Klay looks like he will fit in nice. He still is a sharp shooter from 3. The team is deep. Lively is still a baby yet is starting to become a man lol need to lock him down now with a long contract. He will be fun to watch grow
Hardy is also looking real good. He keeps hitting 3s like he is and man, lol. I definitely think spencer is mad bc hardy will take his minutes
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had to listen to the Jazz announcers for this game: Orwellian is the kindest thing I can say about that experience.
I thought a.j, was waived
Where are you guys watching the Mavericks games I still can't find them on TV. I thought this issue was dead with Bally's..
Gortman looked great, loved hearing Klay was nervous and still scored 10 in 18 minutes, Kyrie and Gafford looked amazing. Naji and Grimes looked amazing.
Downsides, Spencer looked rough, and O-Max is struggling.
29:38 😭
I don’t get your fascination with OMax. He seems to play off balance for much of the game on both ends of court and doesn’t appear to have a very high basketball iq. He’s big with long arms, but that does not an nba basketball player make. Please explain, what am I missing?
the way Klay has been talked about in the media is that he's some scrub now and totally washed. that is not at all what i saw. he can hold his own still defensively and he's still a sniper. he's gonna go crazy here with his smaller role/less burden.
Bring back the let it ride music
Mavs should be transitioning Maxi into the current DP role and then use the DP roster spot to develop Sharp. He has a ton of potential.