Mavericks must face ugly Klay Thompson truth the Warriors couldn't stand

Mavericks Face Tough Decisions with Klay Thompson's Early Struggles

Despite it being early in the season, Klay Thompson's difficult start may pressure the Dallas Mavericks to make a controversial choice. Over six games, Thompson has struggled to find his rhythm offensively.

Although he started every game, Thompson has averaged just 20.7 minutes per contest, sometimes being played off the court due to his limited offensive impact. Last season, he also went through a shooting slump but eventually regained form. Evidence suggests Thompson performs best when paired with other shot creators, a scenario less frequent this season compared to the last.

With the Mavericks beginning 2-4, tough discussions could arise soon, including the possibility of benching Thompson. At this point in his career, Thompson cannot afford many shooting off-nights like during the latter part of his time with the Golden State Warriors, especially as his perimeter defense has declined.

"At this stage in his career, Thompson can't afford to have a ton of off-nights from a shooting perspective like he did toward the end of his tenure with the Golden State Warriors, as his perimeter defense isn't at the same level it used to be."

These struggles highlight a critical moment for the Mavericks in deciding how to best utilize Thompson moving forward.

Author's Summary

Klay Thompson’s early-season struggles with shooting and defense put the Mavericks in a tough spot that may require reevaluating his role soon.

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