Klay Thompson's Dad Mychal Says Mavs SF 'in Purgatory'

Klay Thompson's Dad Mychal Says Mavs SF 'in Purgatory' After Luka Trade, Kyrie Injury
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Klay Thompson 'stuck in purgatory' with injury-ravaged Mavericks, says his father Mychal Thompson
Injuries to Irving, Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II have placed a particular burden on four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson, one of the Mavs' biggest acquisitions of the offseason.
Why did Klay Thompson’s dad say the shooting guard was in purgatory playing for the Mavs?
Mychal Thompson gave insight into his son, Klay Thompson’s mindset during his first season as a member of the Dallas Mavericks.
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Dec 15, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts after suffering an injury during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
"I think they're going to lose 10 in a row" - Mychal Thompson this Klay is stuck in purgatory with the Mavs
However, the five-time All-Star also knows that nothing in the NBA is certain, but according to his father, never in a million years did he think his first season in Dallas would end this way. "He thought with Luka and Kyrie,
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Klay Thompson’s Dad Says Mavs Star Is ‘Stuck in Purgatory’ After Kyrie Irving Injury
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Kyrie’s ACL ‘Forcing’ Mavericks To Change Klay Thompson Role
Kyrie Irving suffered a devastating ACL tear during the Dallas Mavericks’ 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Despite the ...