Klay Thompson Says Luka Doncic's Skills 'Make No Sense'

The Klay Thompson era in Dallas got off to a great start as the Mavericks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 120-109 in the first game of the season. Klay played very well, finishing the game with 22 points and seven rebounds, shooting 6/10 from three-point range, setting a franchise record for most three-pointers in a team debut.

It was the first time that Thompson shared the playing field with superstar Luka Doncic, who missed the entire preseason due to a bruised calf. If the first game is any indication, Thompson will have plenty of room to work. After the game, Klay was asked if he was playing with Luka Doncic for the first time and he was in disbelief.

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“It was great to be out there with Luka. What an incredible talent,” Thompson said. “That doesn't make sense because what we were taught growing up is that to be the best basketball player you have to jump the highest and run the fastest, but somehow Luka defies that. He plays at his level, his own speed, and he manipulates the game better than I've ever seen anyone do.

Dallas brought in Thompson this offseason because they believed he could be the missing piece to a championship. They struggled to shoot in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics last season, and Thompson is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.

Given Thompson's shooting threat, opposing teams will have to decide whether to overload Doncic and Kyrie Irving as ball-handlers or stop Thompson's three-point attacks. There is no great solution to the problems that will present the Mavs' offense, which should make for entertaining basketball in Dallas all year long.

Dallas sends Phoenix to its next game on Saturday night in what should be a great game between two of what are expected to be the best teams in the West.

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