Klay Thompson Makes Honest Statement About Luka Doncic

Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson spoke about Luka Doncic after Thursday's game.

May 26, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) with Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) after game five of the 2022 western conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

On Thursday evening, the Dallas Mavericks hosted the Milwaukee Bucks in Texas for their final preseason game.

The Mavs won by a score of 109-84 to finish with a 1-3 record.

Klay Thompson had 11 points, six rebounds and two assists while shooting 4/11 from the field and 3/7 from the three-point range in 18 minutes of playing time.

Closed out preseason with a W. @Chime // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/RFM54DRqYR

— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) October 18, 2024

Thompson is going into his first season playing with Dallas, and he is expected to be a huge addition next to superstars Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic.

However, Doncic did not play in the preseason, so fans have been unable to watch him on the floor with Thompson.

After the game, Thompson spoke about Doncic (h/t Noah Weber of The Smoking Cuban).

Thompson on Doncic: "I think we'll be great, and a huge reason why I'm here is because of Luka and a chance to play with him... We'll have a lot of time to build great chemistry. He's such a great player; I don't think he needs much time to get acclimated to new teammates. He's elevated everybody's game since he's been in the NBA."

Klay Thompson on playing with Luka Doncic this season:

“I think we’ll be great and a huge reason why I’m here is cause of Luka and the chance to play with him…Elevate everybody’s game since he’s been in the NBA.” pic.twitter.com/0CSCLHMuUU

— Noah Weber (@noahweber00) October 18, 2024

The Mavs will play their first game of the 2024-25 regular season on October 24 when they host Chris Paul and the San Antonio Spurs.

They are coming off a season where they reached the NBA finals for the first time since 2011.

Oct 17, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) dribbles as Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (12) defends during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Thompson had spent the first 13 years of his career with the Golden State Warriors.

He is a four-time NBA Champion.