The Dallas Mavericks saw Klay Thompson further decline in his first season with the franchise, and it is time to put him in a smaller role. The five-time All-Star wants to start and play significant minutes. He is still an elite shooter, even with his decline to around 39 percent from 3-point range. Thompson is not washed, but the 35-year-old is best suited for a bench role where Jason Kidd can maximize his production and impact.
He averaged 14.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 27.3 minutes per game last season. The 6’5 wing shot a career-worst 41.