The Dallas Mavericks have their key pieces in place to compete in the upcoming NBA season, and one of them is Klay Thompson. The veteran sharpshooter needs to return to his top form to strengthen the team, though there are other areas that require attention as well.

Thompson wants the Mavericks to reinvent their playstyle this season. With a new-look roster and both Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis still working their way back, Thompson told The Athletic that Dallas must focus on ball movement, off-ball cutting, and defensive intensity to remain competitive in the West.

“We have different personnel than we did last season,” Thompson said. “We have to play a different style. We have to play to our strengths. That is cutting off the ball, playing through our big men. We understand it can be

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