Klay Thompson praised Giannis Antetokounmpo as an incredible talent.

36-year-old NBA shooting guard Klay Thompson has officially joined the Miami Heat and signed a two-year contract. Thompson said it was great to have the opportunity to play alongside MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, praising Antetokounmpo as an incredible player with an extremely strong desire to win.

Klay Thompson, born in California, previously played for the Dallas Mavericks, appearing in 69 NBA regular season games in the 2025/26 season, averaging 11.7 points per game with a 39.3% field goal percentage and a 38.3% three-point percentage. Unfortunately, the Dallas Mavericks missed the playoffs that season.

In addition, Klay Thompson won four NBA championships during his career playing for the Golden State Warriors.

Speaking about his former teammate Stephen Curry and his new teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson said, "They both have some similarities in their impact on the game, and I think Antetokounmpo will be the third MVP I've played with in my career, which is really cool."

"Antetokounmpo's scoring ability in the paint is among the best in history, and his jump shot has improved significantly. You can't leave him open like you used to, or he'll make you pay. He's an incredible talent with an extremely strong desire to win."

Klay Thompson also said, "I love playing alongside players like that. They give it their all on the court and truly care about their careers. That's what attracted me. I thought to myself, I have another chance to play with another MVP-caliber player. It's a very rare opportunity."

In addition, Miami Heat president Pat Riley said, "Klay Thompson is one of the most iconic players in NBA history. He is a world champion who has fought for four championships and is a veteran. He will fit in perfectly with the team and play a full-fledged role on both ends of the court."

"Everyone is talking about his shooting ability, but he can bring so much more to the game. We were really lucky that Klay Thompson chose the Miami Heat as we continued to compete for the championship."

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