LOOK: Klay Thompson, Megan Thee Stallion Slay Red Garpet Hard Launch With All-Black Look 6 Jan 27, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) looks to moves the ball past Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) during the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

'I Can Watch His Highlights All Day Long' – Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson Pays Wholesome Tribute to Boston Celtics Icon

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Jul 31, 2025 9:18 AM ET

Dallas Mavericks swingman Klay Thompson is widely considered one of the greatest three-point shooters in NBA history, and he is drawing inspiration from one of the league’s legends.

In a recent social media post, the Dallas Mavericks guard paid tribute to Larry Bird, who played 13 years in the NBA as the Boston Celtics’ franchise player. The respect is mutual between the two, as Bird once named Thompson as one of his “favorite players to watch.”

“I can watch Larry’s highlights all day long,” Thompson wrote on his Instagram story Tuesday night.

Jan 7, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

“Klay Thompson’s always been one of my favorite players,” Bird said about Thompson last year via The Athletic. “What an incredible shooter… Scoring 60 points in what I think was 30 minutes — unbelievable. Took eight dribbles. How do you do that? He also scored like 39 points in a quarter. How do you do that?”

Dallas Mavericks News: Klay Thompson opens up on “being in love” with Megan Thee Stallion

Dallas Mavericks swingman Klay Thompson recently said his budding romance with Megan Thee Stallion – born Megan Pete – has improved his athletic abilities.

Dec 25, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) runs back up the court after he makes a three point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves to surpass Reggie Miller and move into fifth place on the all-time three-pointer list during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

“Ever since I’ve been in love, my golf game’s reaped all the benefits,” Thompson said via TikTok.

Thompson and Pete officially went public with their romance earlier this month, and the latter described the former as her first wholesome relationship.