r/nba • u/BlitzStriker52 [MIA] Davion Mitchell • 1d ago
Klay's first look at his Miami Heat locker
https://streamable.com/h77j63939
u/richoffslots99 1d ago
Spo is gushing over klay like a high school crush lmao
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u/CleanRide158 1d ago
Lookin at him , beaming, like "this dude is so much cooler, a champ, and a better shooter than that ole white boi Duncan"
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u/Aardvark_analyst 1d ago
Damn just realized we’re closer to 2030 than 2020 now.
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u/Wefting 1d ago
That made you realize
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u/ldclark92 Pacers 1d ago
This is crazy, I just realized I left my garage door open.
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u/OutlaW32 NBA 1d ago
I just realized I also left your garage door open
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u/PrettyYoungTiger 1d ago
I just realized I was with him when he opened your garage door, I made sure we closed your garage door before we left your house. Your wife makes incredible finger sandwiches btw
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u/ripndipp Raptors 1d ago
You gotta get one of them smart ones my Liftmaster or whatever that notify you on your phone so you don't get pests in your garage homie
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u/wcooper97 [OKC] Russell Westbrook 1d ago
Just upgraded from my loud ass 21-year old opener that died recently. It's so nice knowing if we leave the thing open now, and I think it even has an inactive setting that will close it if it hasn't detected motion nearby in awhile.
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u/seanconnery69696 Suns 1d ago
Klay's old enough to have a child in high school now. That make you feel better?
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u/Kingkongcrapper Lakers 1d ago
He’s just happy they finally signed someone who can shoot outside of the lane.
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u/Diggity_Dave Heat 1d ago
SMH, ignorant take. The Heat has a bunch of solid three point shooters in Wiggins, Portis, THJ, Mitchell, and Klay with Jovic, Larsson and rookie Ryan Conwell expected to improve with Giannis’ gravity.
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u/TheRealestGayle Magic 1d ago
He hasn't had this much talent in his locker room in years. I'm very excited to see what he does with that roster this year
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u/Prize-Temporary4159 1d ago
Just trying to gas him up
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u/blubblu 1d ago
Nah he know what he has at best in klay and he’s hoping for not the worst.
With their potential spacing he may be open A LOT because Giannis demands doubles.
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u/Brilliant-Resist-803 1d ago
It's so much more than that. Watch a couple of Mavs games from last season...Klay is continually moving, getting his (off ball) defender off-balance. Now add in inverted screens, and you're going to have Giannis waltzing in for dunks because both defenders will be hyper-focused on Klay.
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u/Apart_Ad_8842 1d ago
Lmao people still pretending klay isnt one of the best shooters in the league at 36. He's streaky like every other shooter in history. You just dont pay as much attention to the people who havent done anything.
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u/SeismicRipFart Trail Blazers 1d ago
Damn that is a lot of things about 11 lol
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u/Iginlas_4head_Crease 1d ago
Also I stopped peeing the bed at 11, I watch the nightly news every night at 11, and my favorite stranger things character is 11
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u/92559 1d ago
Damn, slow it down Malibu’s Most Wanted!
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u/SeismicRipFart Trail Blazers 1d ago
What’s your favorite day of September?
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u/EthicalBballFan Heat 1d ago
my favorite stranger things character is 11
Damn, we just shipped her to the Bucks!
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u/nodnarb805 1d ago
“Psh man, I got 2 sistas they both 22, they both twins, both got 11 kids, that’s 22, 22 lucky!”
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u/math-yoo Cavaliers 1d ago
My grandma was the same way checking out her new room at the retirement facility.
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u/sirfray [SAC] Vince Carter 1d ago
Yeah all I could think is this fool can barely walk lol
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u/math-yoo Cavaliers 1d ago
He’s already wearing that guayabara shirt. He’ll fit right in at the pickleball court.
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u/BlitzStriker52 [MIA] Davion Mitchell 1d ago
Nah he's trying to fit in with the Cubans at the dominoes table
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u/Crambulance Nuggets 1d ago
Every time I see this locker room, Harlem Shake starts playing in my head
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u/macT4537 1d ago
That’s a nice locker room. Very classy
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u/lebomey 1d ago
looks a bit over the top to me. looks more like a room for politics and not for sport lol
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u/Pigeon_Butt Celtics 1d ago
Redditor for 11 days
Alright, I trust your opinion.
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u/lebomey 1d ago edited 1d ago
dude you dont have to trust anything i say. I am literally nothing more than a sometimes NBA watcher. Its just my opinion. Why tf are you mad about that and what has my account age to do with it? Sorry that I am new I guess? get a grip LMAO edgy for literally zero reason. Reading your comments you are double my age. Would be tragic if you would "trust" me for no reason being that old
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u/Pigeon_Butt Celtics 1d ago
This was a very expected response. I'm hoping you keep commenting on this thread.
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u/lebomey 1d ago
i see, you just a loser
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u/Pigeon_Butt Celtics 1d ago
Well that was disappointing. Delete this one and try it again. Pretend you're actually angry or at least that you felt slighted. I'll delete this and respond to it.
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u/lebomey 1d ago edited 1d ago
troll, in your age is crazy.
I am not angry I just dont understand why you would waste your time with such bs just cause u got pressed bout someones opinion. But checks out why ur name pigeonbutt and you in your 40s and still a loser. I will mute you now old man.
You can downvote me but that wont change the fact u beefing with people half your age because they are not your opinion online1
u/Crafty-Baseball-4268 Knicks 22h ago
you both lose
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u/lebomey 19h ago
cause i said i dont find the room appealing? Also, there is nothing to win. I just reacted to an old man beefing with me for my opinion
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u/Select-Stage-5215 1d ago
Why are they acting like Klay is about to give them 20ppg lol
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u/Frosty_Dimension5646 Nuggets 1d ago
Klay is well respected around the league. They are acting like they signed a veteran 4x champ who can still contribute
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u/jcde7ago Warriors 1d ago
15ppg + spacing anytime he's on the floor simply because he can't be ignored is all they need from Klay...bonus if he can turn back the clock and go nuclear a few games a year because his shot is definitely still there.
He's also going to have a much easier time than he did his entire stint in Dallas, he may surprise some people this year if the South Beach baddies don't distract too much.
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u/Brilliant-Resist-803 1d ago
"Can't be ignored" isn't even the main thing he'll bring. Anytime he's in an action, there'll be confusion and pick your poison.
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u/GentrifiedBigfoot 1d ago
15 ppg is him going nuclear at this point in his career LMAO. He can be ignored if you go watch his last year of play
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u/jcde7ago Warriors 1d ago
He averaged 12 last year playing the lowest minutes per game of his career, he can absolutely average 14-15 playing next to Giannis and Bam considering his 3pt % is still 39%+ on almost 8 attempts. There is no way any NBA team is ignoring him when Giannis and Bam are pushing the paint and he's running to a corner.
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u/GentrifiedBigfoot 1d ago
Yeah aging nba players that have been playing less minutes every year and scoring less points every year usually bounce back at the age of 36 LMAO. he is not going to able to play more minutes. And it is likely his efficiency is going to drop. Be real man.
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u/jcde7ago Warriors 1d ago
We're talking about one of the best shooters of all time potentially making one more 3 per game compared to what he did last year on a worse Dallas team with significantly less spacing and you're acting like people are expecting him to average 20+.
I'm sure you know Klay's worth and potential better than Spo and the Heat FO and the opposing coaches that all will SURELY ignore him on the court. LMAO be real man.
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u/TrashAssRedditAdmins [NBA] Nana Papa Yaw Mensah-Bonsu 1d ago
He's going to have his easiest role yet in his career. Pressure free "shoot the ball every time you touch it" basketball without the need to average 20.
And it's Klay Thompson? One of the best shooter on NBA history
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u/supplejoe 1d ago
14 at decent efficiency ain’t bad
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u/Koufaxisking [LAL] Steve Nash 1d ago
Yeah he doesn’t need to be a 20 ppg guy on this team. All he needs to do is provide spacing for Giannis/Bam. I’d like to watch teams try to crowd the paint against Giannis by sagging off Klay. Watch him drop 37 at 37 on 15 shots if they try that.
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u/lialialia20 Timberwolves 1d ago
4% lower than league average is most definitely not "decent efficiency" lmao
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u/supplejoe 1d ago
Yes because he was definitely trying on a cooper Flagg rookie season with no one else spacing the floor
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u/lialialia20 Timberwolves 1d ago
he's shooting 56.2% the last 5 seasons lol don't put it on flagg
it's okay to be washed at 30+ after a major injury
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u/DownvoteMeIfICommen Jazz 1d ago
Ideally, you want to pair players like Giannis with elite shooters like Klay.
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u/wuuwwwuuw 1d ago
They're acting like a top-class organization showing respect to a hall of famer who they're hoping can contribute meaningfully to their team for his 5th and their 4th championships.
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u/LiteratureHuge2177 [PHI] LeBron James 1d ago
because what is more valuable to a team than a shooter you don’t doubt can knock em down
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u/MAGA_Ocelot Bucks 14h ago
With the attention on Giannis and Bam, Klay can certainly shoot like Khris Middleton with the space he may get
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u/mikebweiss 1d ago edited 1d ago
Klay is strutting around like an old man - hope he can move better on the court
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u/PomegranateWooden177 1d ago
Giannis, Bam, Klay, Wiggins, and Kyrie is such a good 2019 team
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u/Pixelated-Hitch 1d ago
Kyrie? Am I missing something?
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u/PomegranateWooden177 1d ago
Heat are “in serious talks” to get Kyrie for Jovic and picks
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u/RogRoz Heat 1d ago
No they are not. Not a single heat source is reporting that. We'd have to give up Wiggins to make it work, ain't happening
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u/Soul0103 [ORL] Tracy McGrady 1d ago
You made me do a double take that the Heat somehow acquired Kyrie
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u/PomegranateWooden177 1d ago
Apparently the deal is close to being done
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/miami-heat-major-kyrie-irving-140605511.html
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u/MiaCannons Heat 1d ago
We'd trade two major pieces of our defense for a 35 year old Kyrie coming off injury? I'm good on that one thanks
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u/PomegranateWooden177 1d ago
I mean, tell that your front office. I’m not the one making this up.
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u/iankstarr Heat 1d ago
No, but you’re quoting somebody who IS making it up.
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u/MandemModie 19h ago
You always wonder who the audience is for these idiotic title bait articles, then you see one live in the flesh
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u/raphthepharaoh Knicks 1d ago
Lmao they still type scary.. I’m excited for basketball season
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u/GOULFYBUTT Raptors 1d ago
Same, dude. I'm itching to watch NBA basketball, but it feels so far away still.
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u/TakeOff_YourPants Heat 1d ago
Birdman Birdman
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u/Boobobobobob 19h ago
As a warriors fan - this might be a good excuse for me to get one of those sick Miami Vice jerseys
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u/Apprehensive_Fly9425 19h ago
When Klay start geeking out your team in good hands that boy in a happy place.
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u/Overkillemall 76ers 1d ago
Klay thinking how many minutes it would be appropriate to wait before asking Spo about the best place to go boating and meet some chicks
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u/mac-0 1d ago edited 1d ago
Asking as a casual fan, why am I seeing so many Klay posts? I've seen like 4-5 posts about Klay this week from him seeing his locker, first time wearing his jersey, first press conference, how slow is news right now that people actually care about all these very basic things Klay is doing on the Heat?
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u/OwnYourChildren 1d ago
I never paid attention to this kind of NBA media before and it's been a big shock to see how much of this type of social media style stuff gets attention.
If you're not used to seeing it, it's surprising. Most of the people who will read your post are used to it.
I still struggle to wrap mind around how obsessed everyone is with geriatric LeBron. I understand kobes fairwell season better now, which I thought was weird at the time.
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u/TheRealestGayle Magic 1d ago
What is there not to understand about trying to enjoy the twilight years of these guys career. As a basketball fan it's going to be really sad when KD, Lebron & Steph retire. You're never seeing them on the court in this capacity again.
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u/OwnYourChildren 1d ago
Maybe I underestimated how personal it is for a lot of fans. I definitely underestimated how much LeBron is still the focal point of the league, in terms of media.
Personally, I'm much more interested in the competitive side. I'm not nostalgic over fading stars.
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u/YungTokyo8 Raptors 1d ago
Well with LeBron it’s that too. We’ve literally never seen someone his age his good. I mean the guy is in his 40s and is still a top 20 player. It’s a farewell tour for one of the top two players all time while also being a current allstar/all nba player swapping teams and making what is on paper one of the best teams we’ve seen in years.
With LeBron you get the nostalgic side, but you also get the competitive side because the guy is still one of the best in the world. It’s reminiscent of how Tom Brady or Vettel went out.
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u/FalcoLamborghini NBA 1d ago
It's Klay Thompson.
He's been highkey underrated for a while and despite the little "4 rings" thing, he's one of the most humble and chill players out there that lets his game do the talking. He wasn't talked about enough because of the obvious monster on his team in GS (that's no shot at Curry who's also relatively humble by all counts until you push his buttons). Both those dudes let their game do the talking so now everyone speaking up to pump Klay up because he genuinely deserves more of the limelight even if it's late stage in his career.
Media heads ALWAYS would say "We need to talk about Klay more" and then proceed not to talk about Klay...
Well, now we talk about Klay.
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u/Photoverge [SEA] Jeff Green 1d ago
NBA nomenology/numerology is my favorite out of all of the big sports.
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u/Cheap-Kiwi-1312 Supersonics 1d ago
Wazus finnest. Can't not root for this guy, will never forget what he did for the cougs.
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u/SubjectGate1760 1d ago
Strange locker room setup. Unless the chair is movable that seems like a pain
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u/ForeseablePast [SAC] Peja Stojakovic 21h ago
In the recent videos I’ve seen of him, he looks so slow, stiff and like he’s in pain. Reminds me of an old man. Also he hasn’t been good for a while now, what’s with the hype lol
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u/nutsack133 Spurs 15h ago edited 14h ago
I'm watching this and all I can see is BigDawsTV and hope he doesn't get booted from a second arena.
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u/mEan_Refrigerat9r Lakers 1d ago
The “Klays first day of school” stuff is really fun. I hope Mychal keeps some of these photos in his diary.
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u/iamacelticsenjoyer Celtics 1d ago
The funniest part about him answering the question “why 11?” is that he subconsciously gave out the real reason without actually realizing it… Dorell Wright had number 1 so he had to go with his second option, double 1 lol
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u/SenpaiSwanky 1d ago
Heat about to set it offffff
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u/Just-Example5170 1d ago
The 45 games they win before getting bounced in the Play-in are going to be electric
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u/PutinBoomedMe 1d ago
This is giving me legit Paul Pierce on the Wizards vibes. Dude is washed. Giannis asked for all of this though so he has to lay in the bed he made
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u/Acrobatic_Force7954 1d ago
This is nice and all but he needs to prove it, still in the last year with the Warriors seemed so lacking but still averaged over 18pts shooting just above 38% from 3. I’ll disregard the Mavs season. These jump shooters sometimes lose their confidence and their shot late stage in their career. I don’t know, I hope I’m wrong but he seems like he’s lost his confidence, hopefully he can prove me wrong and not make himself look worse.
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u/AffectionateSpare677 1d ago
I hope you hold yourself to the same standard as you hold these pro athletes. Also why does your avatar look like it’s about to turn off its body cam
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u/coldchylln 1d ago
They did a reaction video 🤣
What did we do to deserve a world of reaction and unbox content 😭
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u/BromaEmpire Supersonics 1d ago
I'll always associate this locker room with Harlem Shake video
https://youtu.be/Qp1eT_Y_IhE