Klay Thompson reportedly accepts backup role with Mavericks, reveals future goals

According to US sports media F/W analyst Siddhant Gupta, Klay Thompson's move to the bench appears to be a positive factor, as the veteran guard revealed his goals after accepting his new role with the Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd recently made the controversial decision to demote Klay Thompson to the bench. Given Thompson's reputation as a four-time NBA champion, the move raised some eyebrows. However, the veteran guard appears to have adapted well to his new role. Klay Thompson is relatively optimistic about the prospect of coming off the bench. While speaking to the media following the 123-114 loss to the Phoenix Suns, he provided an update on his adjustments to the changes and his personal goals for the season.

"I'm enjoying it, I can see the game developing, so I can see where to pick my spots, and at the end of the day, I'm playing 30 minutes in the NBA, 15 years, and just trying to be out there as much as possible. I'm not saying the end is nigh, but whether it's mid-November or 6 It's an honor to be there at the beginning of the year. My goal this year is to be the most consistent presence on the roster."

The Dallas Mavericks have been plagued by injuries early in the season. While their superstar guard Kyrie Irving is out for a long time, the team has also suffered injuries to several key rotation players such as Anthony Davis and Derrick Lively II. With that in mind, having a veteran leader like Thompson seems like a positive sign. But considering the position of the Mavericks, with a current record of 3 wins and 9 losses, the team's prospects this season do not seem optimistic.

In his prime, Klay Thompson was one of the best two-way wings in the game. In addition to his elite outside shooting, Thompson is a stout defensive presence. These factors make him a core piece of the Golden State Warriors dynasty. However, since leaving the Warriors, Thompson has looked like a shadow of his former self. While he showed flashes of brilliance with Dallas last season, his production appears to be down this year.

In 11 games for Dallas this season, Thompson averaged 8.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 32.0% from the field and 28.9% from three-point range. Considering his career averages of 19.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while shooting 45.0% from the field and 41.0% from three-point range, it's safe to say that Thompson is past his prime.

At this juncture, Klay Thompson isn't making a difference for the Dallas Mavericks, although he did finish as the team's top scorer with 19 points against the Suns. Although he may be more suitable for a backup role given his current status, the Mavericks may have reason to consider giving up on him in an attempt to bring in young talent or a more reliable outside threat; of course, it is not ruled out that a major overhaul and reconstruction of the team's lineup will be carried out after Cuban takes over the management again. After all, the team has this year's No. 1 pick Flagg. What do you think?