The Dallas Mavericks added Klay Thompson during the 2024 free agency period after a lack of shot creation and reliable shooting caused them to lose the 2024 NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics. Adding Thompson was a move every fan was on board with, and while his final game with the Golden State Warriors was one of his worst performances ever after shooting 0/10 in a play-in game, everyone knew Thompson would be great in Dallas.
Not only would Thompson instantly add an arc of shooting and three-level shot creation that this team just didn't have before landing him in a sign-and-trade, but his impact would make the Mavericks instant contenders until the team traded away Luka Doncic.