Klay Thompson reflects on the Mavericks’ 2011 title and hopes to replicate that success alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in the upcoming season.
Klay Thompson recently shared his admiration for the Dallas Mavericks’ legendary 2011 championship run, reflecting on the team’s perseverance and remarkable achievements. As he prepares for his first season with the Mavericks, Thompson revealed that he watched the 2011 NBA Finals video to gain inspiration from that incredible journey. In an interview at the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic:
“I saw just an incredible group that persevered through a low seed and beat some incredibly talented teams, whether it was Kobe Lakers or KD’s Thunder and even the Heatles of Miami.”
“It was just a run that was so inspiring and it was cool to watch that and try and replicate that in the upcoming season.”
“I just got to Dallas and I want to have this in the back of my mind while I’m out here of why I did come here and that’s to help uplift the city and try and win. There’s no greater feeling, especially as a sportsman.”
Thompson spoke highly of the 2011 Mavericks team, which overcame tough challenges from Kobe Bryant’s Lakers, Kevin Durant’s Thunder, and ultimately LeBron James’ Miami Heat.
Thompson, a four-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, has a deep understanding of what it takes to win at the highest level. Watching the 2011 Mavericks’ journey reignited his passion for bringing a title to Dallas.
The 2011 Mavericks team, led by Dirk Nowitzki, was known for its grit, resilience, and determination, overcoming the odds to win the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship.
Nowitzki, along with key players like Jason Kidd and Jason Terry, guided the Mavericks through a tough playoff run, capped by an upset victory over the star-studded Miami Heat in the Finals. For Thompson, that championship season represents the type of determination and teamwork he hopes to help replicate with the current Mavericks roster.
With Thompson now joining forces with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks are once again positioned as a formidable contender in the Western Conference. Thompson’s sharpshooting ability and playoff experience make him a valuable asset to a team looking to build on its Finals appearance last season. His presence on the floor will help spread the defense, providing more opportunities for Doncic and Irving to operate.
As Thompson embarks on this new chapter in his career, he remains motivated by the Mavericks’ past success and aims to channel that energy into helping the team reach new heights.
With a renewed focus and championship aspirations, Thompson and the Mavericks will look to make another deep playoff run and potentially capture their second NBA title. His admiration for the 2011 team serves as a reminder of the perseverance required to achieve greatness, something Thompson is determined to contribute to in the upcoming season.
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