NBA Fans React To Klay Thompson's Viral Instagram Post After Mavs-Bulls Game

Klay Thompson made a post to Instagram.

Oct 24, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) hugs Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) after the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

On Saturday night, the Dallas Mavericks played the Chicago Bulls (in Illinois).

The Mavs won by a score of 120-119.

Klay Thompson finished with 20 points, one rebound and one assist while shooting 6/13 from the field and 5/10 from the three-point range in 30 minutes of playing time.

Mar 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) defends Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images / David Banks-Imagn Images

After the game, Thompson made a post to Instagram that had over 32,000 likes in less than two hours.

He captioned his post: "Shooters shoot"

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A post shared by Klay Thompson (@klaythompson)

Many fans left comments on Thompson's post.

@misnetty: "Klay come home 💙💛"

@rileyj0rd: "still hurts, miss Klay in the Bay Area… 💔"

@ivanreyo1: "The best Maverick !!! Go klay !!!! 🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼"

@raphinhakim: "Klay playin in Chicago is buckets"

@meirellescaroline: "the most beautiful shot in the league. congratulations on the win. stay hot. let's go🔥🔥🔥"

@vmobro: "Look at my glorious king klay man so inspirational 🙌 🐐🐐"

Mar 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) enters the United Center before the game against the Chicago Bulls. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images / David Banks-Imagn Images

Thompson is averaging 14.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest while shooting 41.3% from the field and 39.3% from the three-point range in 66 games.

Via The NBA: "Tonight, Klay Thompson reached 200 3PM on the season.

That's his 10TH SEASON with 200+ 3PM, the 2nd most in NBA history, behind only...

Stephen Curry, with 12 seasons!"

Tonight, Klay Thompson reached 200 3PM on the season.

That's his 10TH SEASON with 200+ 3PM, the 2nd most in NBA history, behind only...

Stephen Curry, with 12 seasons! https://t.co/IXUBBELHow pic.twitter.com/VaMJtKkYQk

— NBA (@NBA) March 30, 2025

The Mavs are the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 37-38 in 75 games.

They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and 5-5 over their last ten).

Mar 27, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard-forward Klay Thompson (31) celebrates a three pointer against Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images / Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

The Mavs will resume action on Monday night when they return home to host the Brooklyn Nets in Dallas.