How Klay Thompson is embracing a new role on the bench
DALLAS— Klay Thompson has started in the NBA for most of his career, so he is The recent decision by the Dallas Mavericks to move him to the bench it probably wasn’t an easy transition. However, Thompson focuses on the benefits of the new role, something he explained following the Mavs’ 123-114 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
“I’m enjoying it, seeing the game develop so I can see where to pick my spots,” Thompson told reporters. “At the end of the day, I’m playing 30 minutes in the NBA, 15th year, just trying to be out there as much as I can. I’m not saying the end is near, but it’s a privilege to be out there whether it’s mid-November or early June. My goal this year is to be the most consistent in the lineup.”
Thompson demonstrated his leadership ability with his response. Despite being a future Hall of Famer and four-time champion, Thompson is embracing his new role. He doesn’t complain and seems to keep things positive despite the bench.
The Mavs star has undoubtedly struggled to start the 2025-26 season, but he scored a team-leading 19 points on Wednesday. He also had six three-pointers in the loss. Thompson also addresses trade rumorsbut will continue to ignore outside noise.
Could Thompson return to the starting lineup at some point in the future? It should be imagined that this is a possibility. For now, Thompson will do what he can to be a “consistent presence” in a Mavericks rotation that is in desperate need of stability and consistency.
2025-11-13 15:59:00
