Klay Thompson Makes Bold Claim About Mavs’ Frontcourt With a Healthy Anthony Davis

The Dallas Mavericks are not in a fun place right now. Franchise player traded in February, replacement star injured, team’s main scorer injured, and all their hopes placed on a rookie who played only one season of college ball. But, against all odds, Klay Thompson, who joined the Mavs last year, is optimistic about their season.

Things may be looking bleak, but the front office has tried to make some moves. They’ve signed D’Angelo Russell to run the point, and Anthony Davis is expected to be back from injury in time to start the season. Klay, who appeared on Laker legend Michael Cooper’s podcast, said that he’s excited to see what the team can get up to next season.

While discussing Davis’ talent, he boldly claimed that when AD was healthy, the Mavs would have the best front court in the league, a combination of Daniel Gafford, Derrick Lively Jr, Cooper Flagg and PJ Washington. Of course, Cooper knows all about AD, having seen him play for the Purple and Gold for 5 years.

Klay went on to praise AD, calling him the best power forward of his generation. “I mean, AD, when he’s healthy, is the best power forward, maybe of my generation. I mean, you’ve seen him up close with the Lakers,” he said.

“He is a two-way force. I mean, there’s not many big men who can do what he does, as far as handles, his blocking shot ability, his jumpshot,” he continued. “I think we personally have the best front court in the NBA when healthy.”