Cousins believes that the NBA will see ‘Klay happy’ after the departure of the Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Emotions have been and will continue to be high during Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson and the Warriors as they navigate their new divorce.
But former Golden State center DeMarcus Cousins he believes those emotions will be mostly positive for Thompson.
“Obviously, Dallas got better,” Cousins said on the Run It Back Podcast. “They added a third piece that complements them perfectly. There’s less pressure on Klay to perform like they expected him to in Golden State. So there’s less pressure in Dallas. I think we see Klay having a really good year. He’s going to be a perfect complementary piece. He has been before with champion teams. I think he has a good comeback season.
“The most important thing is that we will see a happy Klay. Klay is looking to be loved and embraced, and I think Dallas is the perfect fan base and city to achieve that. So we will see a happy Klay and that is good for the NBA. “.
Thompson spent 13 seasons in the Bay after being selected by Golden State with the 11th overall pick in 2011. He averaged 19.6 points on 45.3 percent shooting from the field and 41.3 percent from 3-point range, adding 3, 5 rebounds and 2.3 assists throughout his career with the Warriors, helping the team win four NBA Titles with his excellent shooting and once-elite defense.
He’s also a five-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA Third Team honoree, but he had one of his “worst” performances last season and still averaged 18 points on 43.2 percent shooting. field and 38.7 percent effectiveness. of 3, along with 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
A fresh start seemed necessary for Thompson, and both he and the Warriors were ready to turn that page in a book full of unforgettable memories.
And while both sides embrace a new season full of change, Cousins is confident it will be a good thing in the end.