Klay Thompson is having a difficult start to the season for the Dallas Mavericks. With a younger, better wing taking his spot in the starting lineup, history is repeating itself for Thompson -- and Max Christie is playing him right off of the roster.
Thompson deserves a heap of respect for working his way back from two major lower body injuries and winning another title with the Golden State Warriors. Yet those injuries have taken their toll on him, and he has been steadily declining as an impact player over the past few seasons.
It began with the Warriors, when he was moved to the bench for the first time in his career, replaced by Brandin Podziemski.