Klay Thompson just went straight viral, draining an absolutely staggering 72 straight three-pointers in an offseason workout! The footage, filmed by trainer Chris Brickley at Summit gym in New York, shows the Dallas Mavericks guard locked in on his deep throws. Everyone in the room was counting, and by the time he hit 50, you just knew something special was happening. Once he cleared 72, the clip was already trending, and honestly, can you blame anyone?
Proving the Touch is Still Elite
This kind of streak is exactly what Thompson needed to shut down the critics. After spending his first 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors, where he was part of the iconic Splash Brothers, his move to the Mavericks left some fans heartbroken. His debut year in Dallas was decent, sure, averaging 14 points and shooting 39.1% from deep. But then this past season was even more underwhelming, dropping to 11.7 points and 38.3% from long range. This viral shooting session proves he still has that elite touch with the ball. We’ve all seen Steph Curry hit 105 straight, and while Klay didn’t beat his old teammate’s record, 72 is more than enough to silence the doubters. He’s knocked down 2899 triples in his incredible career, keeping his average around 41%, and this video reminds everyone why he’s one of the league’s best sharpshooters.
What This Means for Mavs Fans
Fans have been blowing up since the video dropped. One even commented, “Recency bias has people forgetting how deadly he was,” while another jokingly wished he could “play 72 games in a row.” For Mavs fans especially, this flashy summer clip brings a ton of hope that Thompson still has the tools to turn things around. The guy needs to help bring a winning culture back to a franchise that fell short last year. He’s locked in for $17.46 million this upcoming season, and it’s a super good sign that his shooting form still looks this impressive at 36 years old. Fingers crossed that Thompson is ready to make some serious noise heading into training camp for the new season, especially with a healthy Kyrie Irving back on the court alongside him and Cooper Flagg.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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