Klay Thompson’s Miami Heat jersey reveal has fans talking about ‘Celtics Shaq’ syndrome
Klay Thompson was officially introduced as a new Miami Heat player on Tuesday, August 25, but fans didn’t seem as excited to see his jersey reveal. The 37-year-old Thompson hopes to play a crucial rotational role for the Heat’s championship aspirations going forward, akin to when Ray Allen joined at the end of his career to win a title.
Miami Heat player Klay Thompson made his debut jersey appearance on Tuesday, August 25, 2021, but fans were more focused on his potential role in the team's championship hopes. With the 37-year-old Thompson aiming to fill a crucial rotational position, comparisons to the less successful end-of-career chapters of NBA legends like Shaquille O'Neal and Kevin Garnett quickly emerged.
After seeing Thompson's first video dribbling in a Heat jersey, fans mocked him and called him washed, referencing the infamous "Celtics Shaq" meme.
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