Conducting his first interview as a Maverick, Klay Thompson gave a simple analysis of his game as he prepares to enter the next chapter of his career.
“At this point,” he said with a bit of a sly grin, “you still can’t leave me open.”
No, you can’t.
After reaching the NBA Finals last season, the Mavericks had a glaring need for a next-level shooter. That was made evident by their unsightly three-point shooting against Boston in the Finals when they shot below 30 percent in three of the five games and only 31.