Klay Thompson’s Dad Has Savage Message for Those Calling the 5x All-Star ‘Washed’: ‘Let’s See What Happens’
Klay Thompson was the Miami Heat‘s most recent addition this offseason. He completed his buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, which made him an unrestricted free agent. Thompson’s name has been mentioned as a potential free-agent acquisition by Miami after they traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo. While Thompson isn’t the same player as he once was, he [...]
Klay Thompson, the Miami Heat's newest acquisition, has faced criticism from fans who call him "washed." However, his father, former NBA player Mychal Thompson, has come to his son's defense on SiriusXM NBA Radio. Mychal stated that people should leave Klay "open" and not guard him if they believe he's not as effective as before.
Despite being a five-time All-Star, Thompson averaged only 12.9 points per game on 38.7% shooting from deep during his two seasons with the Mavericks. However, Mychal believes Klay can still be a significant threat from downtown and contribute to the Heat's championship aspirations.
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