Is Klay Thompson the Miami Heat’s Key to Landing LeBron James?
Could Klay Thompson be the next piece of the Miami Heat’s offseason?
Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to reports that Miami has interest in adding the four-time NBA champion whether or not LeBron James ultimately signs with the Heat. They break down Klay’s fit next to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, whether his shooting and championship experience outweigh concerns about age, and why Miami may be prioritizing spacing above all else.
Then they discuss whether pursuing Klay is also part of a larger strategy to convince LeBron that the Heat are serious about winning another title immediately. Finally, they explore the two realistic paths to acquiring Thompson—a trade or a buyout—and debate whether Miami should be willing to move Nikola Jović in a deal if it means maximizing its championship window over the next two seasons.
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#miamiheat #nba #heat #giannis
Miami trying to win a chip with the 2018 all stars 😂😂😂
Its not on the role players to make Giannis job easier its the other way around. Middleton, Holiday, Brook Lopez are far from 3 pt specialist. Im so tired of hearing this shooting take. Im not expecting you guys to basketball savants, but former NBA players on tv regurgitating the same taking point is so frustrating
The Pat Riley way to orchestrate and building a team.. Don’t forget the fresh out of the oven LBJ cookies 😅
Giannis has played with Aj Green, you might call me crazy but that is Definity like klay, he hasnt been doing it for as long as klay not even close. but Aj green two seasons is very comparable to Klay.
Klay is not a FA. He’s under contract for $17million this year.
No Klay, he's washed. I watched him in Dallas he plays no defense, up and down with the three. He's not a East coast guy and will struggle w I th I ndtant offense. He can't create his own shot. You hsve to play D in Miami.
Why is nobody talking about how Ray Allen came out of retirement to become the Heat three-point shooting coach? That’s perfect for the younger guys but of course we need specialist for at least the next two years.
What about Seth Curry? I know he was dealing with injuries last year but he definitely gives the team shooting depth
So we are making a elderly roster
NO WESTBRICK IN MIAMI LGH
Klay cooked.. Bron will go MIA or GSW IMO but he's not a game changer on the court more in the media
Being on a team led by Giannis? The team won't be led by Giannis if LeBron is in Miami. The team will be led by LeBron and revolve around LeBron. World class narcissist. Btw Klay is washed.
In the event of a buyout , I’d rather have Lavine
Never forget Shabazz Napier
Wow… so our dream offseason is:
– 34 year old Timmy Jr.
– 36 year old Klay Thompson
– 41 year old LeBron
😂😂😂😂 we are PATHETIC
Not huge on the klay to Miami. I’m just afraid we might go too old. I understand he has name value. I feel like maybe we should prioritize athleticism a bit more. I just don’t want to become this older team that has trouble guarding certain positions. He does fit a need of shooting but is not really a secondary ball handler that we need. LeBron is the exception because he still a top 15 player in the league and brings
Zach Lavine resigned with the Kings so he’s not available anymore
How ya'll know Klay wouldn't go back to Golden State finish his career with Steph
It’s called Lebrun on the minimum, now you got that 6 -7 million available.