Klay Thompson squashes false Warriors narrative with breath of fresh air in Dallas

After dominantly beating the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night, all signs are pointing towards the Dallas Mavericks' season getting back on track. The team has won three games in a row with a favorable schedule ahead of them.

While things haven't been pretty during the Mavericks' 15 games to open the season, the team finally seems to be meshing together after multiple great team performances. One reason the team has stayed afloat despite the injuries and team struggles has been because of Kyrie Irving's shooting.

Irving has shot the three-ball at just under 54 percent to start the season and has shown little signs of slowing down. Irving's hot start from three has put him amongst some of the league's best 3-point shooters as he is currently third in 3-point percentage.

While Irving has highlighted this Mavs team to start the year, Klay Thompson is just now getting into form, which could be a sign of him accepting his role in Dallas.

Thompson shuts down Warriors narrative by embracing new role

Thompson's last season as a Golden State Warrior can be summarized as forgettable. Thompson and head coach Steve Kerr jawed back and forth all season over roles and efficiency.

It got so bad in Golden State that Kerr decided to bench Thompson for then-rookie guard Brandin Podziemski. While Thompson had his least efficient season as a Warrior last year, the four-time champion had a right to be upset after there was virtually no explanation as to why he was losing his role in the starting lineup, and he felt disrespected by the way they managed his free agency.

At times, Thompson would have amazing games off the bench, but it was short-lived. Thompson would not only gain his starting role back by the end of the regular season but Thompson and Kerr's relationship would seemingly forever be stained. There were even rumors that Thompson was becoming a problem with his antics, and that narrative has been far from the truth since he's been a Maverick.

After signing with the Mavs early in the offseason, Thompson revealed that he chose Dallas over the Warriors and other contenders because the team had the best shot at winning a championship in the near future. Thompson also chose Dallas because he knew he would have a stable role in the starting lineup.

While some Warriors fans warned Mavericks fans that Thompson would beg for a bigger role and be pouty when things didn't go his way, the four-time champion seems to be fully bought into winning rather than individual accolades.

"I really don't care how many shots I get," Thompson said. "I just want to be as efficient as I possibly can and I still know I have another level to get to."

One concern amongst Maverick fans before the season started was that Thompson would lose his starting role or would get fewer shots up in favor of another player, which would result in him getting frustrated and taking it out on the coaching staff. A month into the season, this narrative couldn't be more wrong.

Thompson hasn't had the most efficient start to his Maverick career, but he hasn't let that deter him from what matters, and that's winning a championship.

Thompson would later mention that it just takes one scorching game from him to get his season back on track. After dropping 19 points on 5-9 shooting from deep against the Pelicans, Thompson's year could finally be getting the momentum it needs to start producing on a nightly basis.

As mature as Thompson has been throughout his career, he will need to be a true veteran on this Mavericks squad. Thompson may not get the production he once did earlier in his career, but eyeing a potential fifth championship has been all the motivation he has needed.

Thompson's role will likely increase with his shooting numbers rising, whether it is in the starting unit or off the bench, Thompson is here to win.