Why Klay reportedly chose Mavs over Lakers in NBA free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area <\/p>\n
Klay Thompson had a couple of options when he hit NBA free agency Sunday, but there were a few factors that played into his decision to ultimately join the Dallas Mavericks. <\/p>\n
Thompson's decision essentially was narrowed down to two teams: The Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers. <\/p>\n
But a meeting with Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison and VP Michael Finley helped sway Thompson's mind, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported, and Thompson was inspired by the chance to compete for a fifth NBA title with Dallas, who was fresh off a trip to the NBA Finals. <\/p>\n
The Lakers were \"extremely intriguing\" to Thompson as well, but the financial savings from living in Texas as opposed to California -- on top of the Mavericks being three wins away from a championship last season -- was a big factor in his decision, Wojnarowski reported, citing sources. <\/p>\n
Thompson also was tied to rumors involving several other teams this offseason such as the Denver Nuggets and Orlando Magic, but in the end, he left a historic dynasty behind in Golden State and agreed to a reported three-year, $50 million contract with Dallas. <\/p>\n
The Warriors don't have to see Thompson competing alongside longtime nemesis LeBron James in LA, but they will have to battle against him, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doni on a Western Conference contender in Dallas. <\/p>\n
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