Phoenix Suns Star Devin Booker Reacts To Klay Thompson News

Devin Booker spoke about Klay Thompson joining the Dallas Mavericks.

Oct 25, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Klay Thompson has spent his entire 13-year career playing for the Golden State Warriors.

However, the four-time NBA Champion has officially joined the Dallas Mavericks (via sign-and-trade).

Via Warriors PR: "The Warriors have acquired forward Kyle Anderson from the Minnesota Timberwolves and guard Buddy Hield from the Philadelphia 76ers in sign-and-trade deals as part of a six-team trade that sends four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks via a sign-and-trade:"

The Warriors have acquired forward Kyle Anderson from the Minnesota Timberwolves and guard Buddy Hield from the Philadelphia 76ers in sign-and-trade deals as part of a six-team trade that sends four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks via a sign-and-trade: pic.twitter.com/uvyIdDubH0

— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) July 7, 2024

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was asked about Thompson switching teams (h/t Warriors on NBCS).

Booker: "I think it's gonna take some adjusting, he's one of those guys that you can't imagine outside of the jersey that he was drafted in. It's a new opportunity for him. I'm sure he's gonna take full advantage of it. I'm looking forward to matching up against him in a different jersey. He's somebody that I've spoke highly about for a very long time."

Devin Booker says it will be an adjustment seeing Klay in a different jersey next season pic.twitter.com/DcfAZBaOml

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) July 7, 2024

Booker and the Suns are among the most talented teams in the west with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal also on the roster.

However, they are coming off a year where they got swept by Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Apr 23, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) walks back to the bench against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Meanwhile, the Mavs are coming off a season where they reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011.

The addition of Thompson to a starting lineup that already features Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic could make them one of the most exciting teams in the league.

Nov 22, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) moves the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports