NBA Fans React To Klay Thompson's Performance In Mavs-Clippers Game

Klay Thompson played 25 minutes against the Clippers.

Mar 31, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) sits on the bench after leaving the game against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

On Saturday night, the Dallas Mavericks lost to the LA Clippers (in California) by a score of 135-104.

Klay Thompson finished the loss with 14 points and one rebound while shooting 5/10 from the field and 4/8 from the three-point range in 25 minutes of playing time.

Apr 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) looks on during the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images / Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

@doofiebetts: "It’s time for Klay Thompson to retire."

@sidiouslord_: "Klay Thompson, what happened to u ?"

@123wflwe: "Should’ve stayed at Golden state"

Should’ve stayed at Golden state

— wajiha farhan (@123wflwe) April 6, 2025

@kthompsonkosiki: "Klay Thompson tonight

25 MIN
14 PTS
1 REB
FG 5-10
3P 4-8
TS 70%"

@MavsHighlights: "the Klay catch shoot is so beautiful"

the Klay catch shoot is so beautiful pic.twitter.com/IYiUJ9c7cF

— MavsHighlights (@MavsHighlights) April 6, 2025

@problemsoIving: "Klay Thompson played 13 minutes last night and left the game. He has now played 7 minutes in the first quarter and has yet to record a single stat. He is litteraly frozen on the court 😂 The fall off is crazy"

Apr 4, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) controls the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) during the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Mavs dropped to 38-41 in 79 games, which has them as the ninth seed in the Western Conference.

They have gone 5-5 over their last ten (and lost two in a row).

Following the Clippers, the Mavs will now return home to host Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night in Dallas.

Apr 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) reacts in front of Atlanta Hawks guard Caris LeVert (3) after scoring during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Thompson is in his first season with the Mavs (after 13 years in Golden State).

The future Hall of Famer is averaging 14.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest while shooting 41.3% from the field and 39.4% from the three-point range in 70 games.