Klay Thompson is likely one of the best shooters in NBA historical past, and will definitely retire within the high three of most 3-pointers made in NBA historical past. He nonetheless has a number of extra years within the league earlier than he decides to hold it up, however the four-time champion is already contemplating his post-NBA profession. Whereas speaking with Corridor of Famer Michael Cooper on the “Showtime” podcast, Thompson shared that he may contemplate taking part in for the Big3 as soon as he is finished taking part in within the NBA.
“Completely, particularly with that 4-point ball, that will get me excited,” Thompson mentioned. “I simply need the Big3 to go worldwide, I believe that might be so enjoyable to see the Big3 go abroad and perform a little tour.”
Cooper may’ve been doing just a little recruiting with Thompson, as he is the coach of the Miami 305 workforce, which have been simply topped champions of the 2025 season after beating the Chicago Triplets within the championship recreation on Aug. 24. Cooper hinted that the Big3 taking part in video games exterior of the USA could also be a risk down the road, saying “Watch out what you ask for, ‘trigger we’re shifting that method.”
The Big3 has given quite a lot of former NBA gamers an prolonged taking part in profession with its 3-on-3 format. The 4-point shot has turn out to be a preferred function of the sport, showcasing the pure taking pictures means of fellows like Michael Beasley, who was named league MVP for the second consecutive time after main Miami 305 to a title. If Thompson have been added to the roster of gamers, he undoubtedly would lead the league in most 4-point photographs made in a season given he is taken some 30+ footers many instances all through his profession.
“Imagine it or not, 3-on-3 basketball is performed extra across the globe than 5-on-5, so the chance for progress with the league is unimaginable,” Thompson mentioned.
Given how Thompson appears to be in suiting up for a Big3 workforce, it feels like we will count on to see him taking part in within the league a while within the not-too-distant future. Till then, although, he is centered on his present scenario with the Dallas Mavericks, who landed Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 total choose on this yr’s draft. The Mavericks will add the highly-touted rookie to a workforce that has a ton of veteran, and championship, expertise. Each Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving have received NBA titles — after they have been teammates of LeBron James. Irving truly has made 4 journeys to the NBA Finals, nonetheless, he’ll miss at the least the primary half of the season as he recovers from a torn ACL. Nonetheless, Thompson has excessive expectations for the Mavericks when Irving returns.
“He is our chief, it will be powerful with out him for the primary 5 months of the season,” Thompson mentioned. “However we’ve got such an awesome, full roster now, particularly getting Cooper Flagg and having the size and frontcourt dimension that we do. I am actually excited when Kyrie comes again to the lineup that we may be entire once more, as a result of we solely acquired to see it for one half final yr and I really feel like we had an opportunity to be the perfect workforce within the league. The harm bug hit us, however we’re all hungry this yr.”
