DALLAS, TEXAS — On a Tuesday morning in Dallas, the Mavericks held an introductory press conference to welcome Klay Thompson, Quentin Grimes, and Naji Marshall as their newly signed players. Klay Thompson took the opportunity to elaborate on his decision to join the Mavericks, highlighting the team’s promising young talent, attractive style of play, and the exceptional treatment he received from the organization. Moreover, he disclosed that he has opted for a new jersey number, No. 31.

Honors:
* - 4× NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022)
* - 5× NBA All-Star (2015–2019)
* - 2× All-NBA Third Team (2015, 2016)
* - NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2019)
* - NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2016)
* - NBA All-Rookie First Team (2012)