Klay Thompson will soon bring Mavericks a level of fame they haven't seen in years

The Dallas Mavericks seem to have their roster laid out for next season, as they are set to begin the year without Kyrie Irving. Dallas, though, resolved their Irving dilemma by signing D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum. The move almost guarantees Russell to be the team's starting point guard, once again alongside Anthony Davis down low.

Davis and Russell could possibly be joined by rookie Cooper Flagg and Dereck Lively II, as the team's starting five is starting to take shape. The question is, who does Dallas pair alongside Flagg, Klay Thompson, or P.J. Washington? Thompson makes the most logical sense, as Dallas will need all the 3-point shooting they can get. However, his shooting may not be the only thing he'll bring this season.

Last season, Thompson continued to play at a high level. He shot 39.1 percent from the 3-point line and averaged 14 points per game. He is a veteran guard who has all the intangibles to make life easier for Flagg. He is one of the top shooters in the league, and there is no questioning his ability. Yet, his game may extend beyond his high shooting. It's possible Thompson's celebrity life could also make a difference for the team.

Thompson's new relationship will bring Mavs an elevated celebrity status

Recently, Thompson's dating life was thrown into the spotlight when he was linked to music star Megan Thee Stallion. The two shared photos of each other on their Instagram accounts, which ignited rumors about the couple. Stallion's photos included Thompson sitting in the background at the pool, while Thompson shared a picture of himself holding what is believed to be Stallion's hand.

So, the rumors may be true, and the news of Thompson and Stallion could be good for the Mavericks and their fan base. It's a romance that could bring a national spotlight to a team trying to move past Nico Harrison's actions from this past season. Plus, with Flagg making his season debut, the team may certainly be getting even more attention.

However, you see it, their romance could also bring the attention and publicity the Dallas Cowboys are known for. Recently, the Cowboys' popularity has been overshadowed by the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs gained fans from all over due to tight end Travis Kelce's romance with pop singer Taylor Swift. It's a relationship that had Swift fans tuning into football fans, as they couldn't wait to see whether Swift would attend a Chiefs game.

The same situation could occur for the Dallas Mavericks. If Megan Thee Stallion starts attending Mavs games, it could draw even popularity and fans to the team. Stallion's fanbase could start tuning in, and the media might start drawing their attention to Dallas. It would be a celebrity romance that Dallas has not seen since 2011.

If you recall, after winning the NBA Championship, the Mavs acquired Lamar Odom to help solidify their roster. It was a move that didn't work, but it did bring attention to the team, as Odom was married to Khloe Kardashian, a member of the Kardashian family. Khloe started attending Mavs' games because of Odom and even stayed at a nearby hotel.

Odom's move even brought TV cameras to the games, as the couple was filming both their "Khloe and Lamar" and "Keeping up with the Kardashians" shows.

Now, it's probably unlikely Megan Thee Stallion will bring TV cameras, but it's guaranteed to bring buzz and attraction. The couple was recently spotted getting dinner together in New York, as cameras followed the new duo. So, nothing says they won't follow them around at upcoming games.

Mavs fans, get your popcorn ready. It seems Klay Thompson's new romance could bring a new era of fans, attention, and popularity. Assuming the relationship continues to develop, the Dallas Mavericks might have gotten the next Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. It's something fans won't be able to stay away from.