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Ex-Warriors guard played for Mavericks for the first time
“It’s going to be special”: Thompson delights in debut for Dallas
Klay Thompson, new signing of the Dallas Mavericks, successfully made his debut in the NBA preseason. Afterwards he admitted that he was excited. He believes the team can achieve great things this season.
Since 2011, Klay Thompson has been an integral part of the Golden State Warriors. However, since the star guard could not agree on a contract extension with the front office, the distance specialist moved to Texas to the Dallas Mavericks.
In the interview after the game, Thompson was still satisfied. “I’m just happy to experience a new chapter. It’s going to be special, I just know it.”
Regarding his first appearance in the new jersey, he also admitted that he was excited. “I don’t think I’ve been this nervous since Game 1 of the 2015 Finals.”
The excitement died down quite quickly after tip-off, he made it clear. “It felt so good to just go out and play and get over the nerves. It was a new experience and it’s a natural feeling when you’ve been in one place for so long and now you’re in a new environment. Finally this Putting on the jersey was a great feeling.”
