6 Traits Klay Thompson brings the Dallas Mavericks have desperately missed
By Jake Ferraro
5. Being a magnet who can help draw other marque free agents
For years, the Dallas Mavericks haven't been viewed by many players as a top free agent destination. But, the fact that Klay Thompson joined the Mavs is proving that the tables are turning in Dallas, and is becoming more of a free agent destination for the future.
The Mavs have a chance to win anytime with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving on the court, and adding Thompson proved they can be able to attract top free agents. Being able to attract other top free agents in free agency shows that players want to play for the Mavs in huge.
Even during the Dirk Nowitzki era, the Mavs still had issues signing top free agents, but Thompson being in Dallas will change that. Now that Thompson is in Dallas, other free agents going forward can have the Mavs as a destination for them to sign.
An example of Thompson's impact contributing huge on winning team is from 2016 when Kevin Durant joined forces with him and Stephen Curry with the Golden State Warriors.
Dallas being a free agent destination has changed drastically in just one free agency thanks to Thompson. If Thompson helps bring his winning attitude with Doncic and Irving, the Mavs will have the ability to draw others to Dallas, which hasn't always been the case.