Klay Thompson
#31SF · Dallas Mavericks
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 926 | 18.6 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 44.8% | 40.9% | 85.7% |
| 2025-26 | 61 | 11.9 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 39.6% | 38.5% | 73.8% |
| 2024-25 | 72 | 14.0 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 41.2% | 39.1% | 90.5% |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 17.9 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 43.2% | 38.7% | 92.7% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$34.1M
AAV
$17.1M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Klay Thompson's contract with the Dallas Mavericks grades out as an overpay, earning a D CVI grade. At $17.1M per year over 2 years, this is a mid-tier contract. Klay's deal falls in the mid-tier tier for NBA Small Forwards. At 36, the age-adjusted value factors in potential decline over the contract term. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Klay to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Klay Thompson earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Small Forward. Across 926 career games, Klay has averaged 18.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. Klay's strongest metric is FG% at 4482.0, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 2.2, below the Small Forward median of 4.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, Klay ranks 46th in overall performance. Klay will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Dallas Mavericks.
Current Sentiment
Klay Thompson's perception is mixed: respect for his legacy battles concerns about current decline. Recent hot stretches provide hope, but his C-grade performance raises durability questions seriously. At $17.1M annually, he's debatable value given injury history and production inconsistency. The dominant narrative centers on whether decline is permanent or temporary resurgence possible. Fans remain cautiously optimistic he'll contribute meaningfully, though skepticism grows regarding his timeline.
Transaction History
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