Klay Thompson on Mavericks Debut: 'One Good Win at Home Is Not Going to Satisfy Any of Us'

Klay Thompson shines in Mavericks debut, hitting six threes in a 120-109 win over the Spurs. Thompson says, "Tonight was a great start, but we have really big goals."

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DALLAS — Klay Thompson’s debut with the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night offered fans a glimpse of his potential impact as he knocked down six three-pointers—a franchise record for a debut—and tallied 22 points to lead Dallas to a 120-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

Thompson’s performance in his first game since leaving Golden State demonstrated how quickly he’s finding his rhythm alongside Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving. The veteran shooter was candid about his debut jitters, the energy from the Dallas crowd, and his early impressions of teaming up with Dončić.

Here’s a full transcript of Thompson’s postgame press conference, where he addressed the emotions of his first game, the team’s chemistry, and what lies ahead for the Mavericks.