BREAKING: Klay Thompson Makes Honest Statement About Luka Doncic

However, Doncic did not play in the preseason, so fans have been unable to watch him on the floor with Thompson.

After the game, Thompson spoke about Doncic (h/t Noah Weber of The Smoking Cuban).

Thompson on Doncic: “I think we’ll be great, and a huge reason why I’m here is because of Luka and a chance to play with him… We’ll have a lot of time to build great chemistry. He’s such a great player; I don’t think he needs much time to get acclimated to new teammates. He’s elevated everybody’s game since he’s been in the NBA.”

The Mavs will play their first game of the 2024-25 regular season on October 24 when they host Chris Paul and the San Antonio Spurs.

They are coming off a season where they reached the NBA finals for the first time since 2011.

Oct 17, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) dribbles as Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (12) defends during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Thompson had spent the first 13 years of his career with the Golden State Warriors.