NBA legend Klay Thompson, a renowned sharpshooter, is already looking beyond his current career in the NBA and contemplating future opportunities. He recently shared his thoughts on potentially joining the Big3 league after he hangs up his NBA jersey.
Thompson, who is undoubtedly one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, expressed significant enthusiasm for the unique four-point shot rule and the prospect of the Big3 league expanding its reach internationally. “Absolutely, especially with that 4-point ball, that gets me excited,” Thompson stated. “I just want the Big3 to go international, I think that would be so fun to see the Big3 go overseas and do a little tour.”
It seems that Michael Cooper, a Hall of Famer and coach for the Miami 305 team in the Big3, might already be laying the groundwork for Thompson`s potential future. Cooper, whose team just secured the 2025 championship, hinted at the league`s global ambitions by advising, “Be careful what you ask for, `cause we`re moving that way.”
The Big3 league has carved out a niche for extending the playing careers of many former NBA players, leveraging its dynamic 3-on-3 format. The distinctive 4-point shot has become a crowd-pleaser, highlighting the pure shooting artistry of players like Michael Beasley, who earned his second consecutive league MVP title while leading Miami 305 to victory. Given Thompson`s legendary long-range shooting prowess, he would undoubtedly become a dominant force in this aspect, potentially leading the league in 4-point shots.
Thompson further emphasized the massive potential for growth within the league, noting, “Believe it or not, 3-on-3 basketball is played more around the globe than 5-on-5, so the opportunity for growth with the league is incredible.”
While his eventual move to the Big3 seems increasingly probable, Thompson remains entirely focused on his current commitments with the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks recently made headlines by selecting Cooper Flagg as the No. 1 overall pick in this year`s draft, adding a highly-touted rookie to a roster already brimming with veteran talent and championship experience, including Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving.
Despite the setback of Irving missing the first half of the season due to a torn ACL, Thompson maintains high expectations for the Mavericks. “He`s our leader, it`s going to be tough without him for the first five months of the season,” Thompson conceded. “But we have such a great, complete roster now, especially getting Cooper Flagg and having the length and frontcourt size that we do. I`m really excited when Kyrie comes back to the lineup that we can be whole again, because we only got to see it for one half last year and I feel like we had a chance to be the best team in the league. The injury bug hit us, but we are all hungry this year.” Thompson`s optimism underscores the team`s depth and their collective drive for success in the upcoming season.
