Klay Thompson Facing Backlash From NBA Fans For Performance In Mavs-Rockets Game

Klay Thompson played 26 minutes against the Houston Rockets.

Mar 14, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) passes the ball after grabbing a rebound against the Houston Rockets in the first half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images / Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

On Friday night, the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Rockets (in Houston) by a score of 133-93.

Klay Thompson had a tough night, finishing with five points, nine rebounds and three assists while shooting 2/16 from the field and 0/3 from the three-point range in 26 minutes of playing time.

Mar 10, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) walks onto the court following a timeout in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

@SpaceShipNick: "Klay Thompson your a bum"

@BasedSinner: "Klay Thompson needs to retire, he serves no purpose on the court"

@NoDrawlsAllowed: "Klay Thompson missed a point blank practice shot in front of the rim"

@RocketsPortugal: "Klay Thompson came to play at Toyota Center and is 1-11 from the field. Thank you Lord 🙏🏻"

@smmmeck: "Klay Thompson gotta retire dawg yikes man 1-10"

Mar 14, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) reacts after being called for a foul against the Houston Rockets in the first half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images / Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

@MiguelT_25: "Klay Thompson you are trash. 🗑️"

Real Sports: "Klay Thompson & Max Christie tonight:

7 PTS
3/29 FG
0/7 3PT"

@Dariushoward_: "I’ll never in my life bet on klay Thompson again"

@DemolisherTr: "Damn, how did Max Christie and Klay Thompson shoot a combined 3/29 FG today… yikes"

@yeah_thatzkong: "Klay Thompson I’m begging you. Just retire"

@kknockaa: "Its time we start having some uncomfortable conversations about klay thompson"

Mar 12, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) walks up the court in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

With the loss, the Mavs dropped to 33-35 in 68 games, which has them as the 10th seed in the Western Conference.

They are 14-20 in 34 games on the road.

Following the Rockets, the Mavs will return home to host the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday afternoon.

Final.@Chime // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/aqSP2NTKWs

— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) March 15, 2025

The future Hall of Famer is in his first season with Dallas.