Klay Thompson had a pair choices when he hit NBA free company Sunday, however there have been a couple of elements that performed into his choice to finally be part of the Dallas Mavericks.
Thompson’s choice primarily was narrowed down to 2 groups: The Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers.
However a gathering with Mavericks normal supervisor Nico Harrison and VP Michael Finley helped sway Thompson’s thoughts, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported, and Thompson was impressed by the prospect to compete for a fifth NBA title with Dallas, who was recent off a visit to the NBA Finals.
The Lakers have been “extraordinarily intriguing” to Thompson as properly, however the monetary financial savings from residing in Texas versus California — on high of the Mavericks being three wins away from a championship final season — was a giant consider his choice, Wojnarowski reported, citing sources.
Thompson additionally was tied to rumors involving a number of different groups this offseason such because the Denver Nuggets and Orlando Magic, however in the long run, he left a historic dynasty behind in Golden State and agreed on a reported three-year, $50 million contract with Dallas.
The Warriors do not should see Thompson competing alongside longtime nemesis LeBron James in LA, however they will should battle in opposition to him, Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić on a Western Convention contender in Dallas.
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