{
  "id": 3797665,
  "title": "All-Time Lineups Of NBA Stars On Random Teams After Klay Thompson Joins Heat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/all-time-lineups-of-nba-stars-on-random-teams-after-klay-thompson",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T19:00:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/time-lineups-nba-stars-random-190029790.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "All-Time Lineups of NBA Stars on Random Teams After Klay Thompson Joins Heat\n\nIn an unusual twist for the Miami Heat, 36-year-old guard Klay Thompson has joined the team on a two-year, $11.5 million deal. Thompson, known for his sharpshooting skills, averaged 11.7 points and shot 38.3% from beyond the arc during the 2024-25 season. However, Draymond Green has cautioned against comparing Klay to his prime, emphasizing that he is no longer that player. Nevertheless, Klay's arrival adds depth to the Heat's three-point offense alongside Giannis and Bam.\n\nThe random team assignments for Thompson include the Mavericks, Grizzlies, Hawks, Magic, Raptors, Warriors, and Hornets. Each lineup features a mix of historic and current NBA stars.\n\nThe First Team All-Random Point Guard is Allen Iverson, who played for the Memphis Grizzlies in just three games in 2009. Iverson averaged 12.3 points and 3.7 assists over 22.3 minutes but was ultimately waived. The Second Team Point Guard is Tony Parker, who spent his entire NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs but joined the Charlotte Hornets for a brief stint in 2018.\n\nThe Shooting Guard spot is occupied by Tracy McGrady, who played for the Atlanta Hawks in the 2011-12 season. McGrady averaged 5.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 16.1 minutes off the bench. The Small Forward position features Dominique Wilkins, who played for the Orlando Magic during the 1998-99 lockout-shortened season, scoring 5.0 points and grabbing 2.6 rebounds per game in 9.3 minutes.\n\nPower Forward spot is Dennis Rodman, who played for the Dallas Mavericks during the 2000-01 season. Rodman averaged 14.3 rebounds per game and scored 2.8 points per game in 32.4 minutes. The Center spot goes to Hakeem Olajuwon, who played one final NBA season for the Toronto Raptors in 2001. Olajuwon averaged 7.1 points and 6.0 rebounds per game in 22.6 minutes, but Toronto missed the playoffs.",
  "summary": "Here is a look at the most random late-career team stops in NBA history, including Klay Thompson, Allen Iverson, and more.",
  "key_points": [
    "Klay Thompson joins Miami Heat on two-year, $11.5 million deal",
    "Thompson averaged 11.7 points and shot 38.3% from three in 2024-25",
    "Random team assignments include Mavericks, Grizzlies, and Raptors"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}