The blockbuster commerce sending Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers despatched shockwaves all through the NBA group. Amongst these initially surprised was Mychal Thompson, father of Mavericks guard Klay Thompson.
The commerce hit notably near house for the Thompson household, as Klay had simply signed with Dallas initially of the season particularly to play alongside Doncic within the Mavericks’ championship pursuit.
Nevertheless, in a surprising reversal, the Mavericks‘ entrance workplace made the controversial resolution to ship Doncic to Los Angeles in alternate for Anthony Davis.
“Like all people else, shocked and stunned,” Mychal defined throughout an look on the Run It Again Podcast.
Regardless of the preliminary shock, the elder Thompson believes Davis can nonetheless assist Dallas obtain their objectives.
“However I advised him, ‘Pay attention, you’re dropping an awesome participant with Luka. However don’t overlook who you bought coming into Dallas, Anthony Davis, to me, the second finest huge man within the sport who might dominate on each ends, who can get you 40-20 within the sport,’” Thompson mentioned.
“I advised Klay, ‘pay attention, sure, you’re dropping Luka. That is when Kyrie is wholesome, after all, however with the addition of Anthony Davis and Max Christie, who’s a superb wing participant and a very good defender who can shoot.”
The defensive potential of the new-look Mavericks notably excites the previous NBA champion.
“I mentioned, ‘You guys in all probability gonna be even higher, since you obtained Anthony Davis, Energetic and Gafford you bought the very best rim safety within the sport. You’ve obtained a man who can get you 40 and 20 and 4 or 5 blocks throughout the playoffs when you’ll really want them and issues actually matter,’” he continued.
Regardless of the superior age of their new core gamers – Davis, Irving, and Thompson are all of their 30s – Mychal stays optimistic about Dallas’ aggressive window.
“So sure, dropping Luka was a disappointment, however you didn’t commerce him for some backup middle or some position participant. You get your self a authentic all NBA huge man who’s solely 32 and obtained 4 or 5 prime years left,” Thompson emphasised.
“Regardless that he was dissatisfied to lose Luka as a result of he appreciated him personally and as a teammate, I mentioned, man, simply admire Anthony Davis that he’s going to make your job your life quite a bit simpler having that huge man to bail you out of conditions.”
The Mavericks have struggled with accidents within the aftermath of the Doncic commerce. Nevertheless, the crew’s fortunes seem like enhancing since Davis returned to the lineup.
Dallas has received three of their final 5 video games and stays in rivalry for at the very least a play-in event berth. The Mavericks at the moment sit in ninth place within the Western Convention with a 38-39 document.
