Klay Thompson of the Dallas Mavericks lights up an exhibition basketball match.
It was a basketball tournament, and the new Mavericks guard—a future Hall of Famer—was dominating. On April 16, 2024, in Sacramento, California, USA, Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) gets ready at the Golden 1 Center before taking on the Sacramento Kings in a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs. Required Credit: USA TODAY Sports / Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
It only happens once every four years, but one method to tide over basketball enthusiasts during the dog days of the NBA summer is to watch the Olympics. In order to stay active and fresh, players participate in pickup games, basketball recreational leagues, and tournaments during this period, which is usually the quietest in the NBA calendar year. Klay Thompson, a guard with the Dallas Mavericks, has been spotted doing a little bit of both lately as he builds towards his first season with a new team. He recently participated in the “ZEKE-END” basketball tournament and performed admirably, as was to be expected.