The Dallas Mavericks are coming off an incredible run in the NBA playoffs, with the dynamic duo of superstars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving defying the odds against the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves in the first three rounds to advance to the NBA Finals.
Unfortunately for Dallas, the Mavericks fell short in the NBA Finals, with the Boston Celtics proving to be too much to handle, as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the storied franchise to an NBA record 18th NBA title.
Despite the disappointing series loss to the Celtics in five games in the Finals, Doncic and company headed into the NBA offseason with a lot of confidence that this team can compete for the foreseeable future.
As if the Mavericks weren’t already in a good position to be a heavyweight in the West for years to come, Dallas made a substantial move this week to bolster their roster by bringing in four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson, formerly of the Golden State Warriors.
As a result of adding Thompson to their roster, the oddsmakers haven’t been inclined to change the championship odds for Dallas, as they’ve stayed the same even with the future Hall of Famer added to the team, according to ESPN BET.
Adding Klay didn’t move Dallas’ odds at all? 😳 pic.twitter.com/9R0SSYvAsb
— ESPN BET (@ESPNBet) July 1, 2024
There’s no question that the addition of Thompson has made the Mavericks a better all-around team moving forward, as he can contribute with his elite shooting and defensive capabilities.
However, the veteran guard isn’t the same player he was during the Warriors’ championship runs, but he should improve Dallas’ chances of winning it all moving forward.
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