Klay Thompson has praised his teammate, Anthony Davis, ahead of their first full season together. Thompson called Davis the best power forward of their generation, while also sharing his outlook for his second year with the Dallas Mavericks.
Speaking on the "Showtime" podcast with Michael Cooper, The fourth-time NBA champion reflected on the team's busy offseason. He loved what he saw with the Mavs Roster, appreciating Davis, who is in the first year of a three-year, $175,369,698 extension he signed with the LA Lakers before he got traded.
Thompson has the belief that Dallas could outperform in the loaded Western Conference. He also liked the addition of players like D'Angelo Russell, who would step into the starter role amid Kyrie Irving's recovery from a knee injury.
"I mean, AD when he's healthy, he's the best power forward, maybe of my generation," Thompson said. "I mean, you've been able to see him up close with the Lakers. He is a two-way force. I mean, there's not many big men who can do what he does as far as his handle, his blocking shot ability, his freaking jump shot.
He added:
"I think we personally have the best frontcourt in the NBA. We're healthy, like we have so much depth in the front court between playing with Kyrie Irving and his leadership, PJ (Washington), Coop (Flagg), (Daniel) Gaff, D-Live, and AD. And then getting a guy like D-Lo and guard depth, I'm just really excited."
Klay Thompson also could not believe that he is the oldest player on the Dallas Mavericks squad next season. Thomson was surprised by how fast time passes, but he is prepared to be the guiding light for the team's potential championship run next season.
Klay Thompson picks his five greatest shooters in NBA history
There is no doubt about Klay Thompson's potential in shooting. He is also part of the greatest shooting duo ever, along with Steph Curry, with whom he won four championships in a Golden State Warriors jersey.
In the same interview with Michael Cooper, Thompson was questioned to pick his five greatest shooters the game has ever witnessed. He picked Curry, Reggie Miller, Ray Allen, Larry Bird and himself.
As for current players, he had Steph and himself, adding Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Luka Doncic. he also mentioned Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard.