Heat Central: Draymond Green loves Klay Thompson to Miami but questions how he’ll fit with ‘Heat Culture’: “I love the move. I love this for Klay. I know Klay is happy he’s in Miami. He’s around water. I know this move makes him a happy man… I think this is a very great move for Klay. He was late to the press conference because he was stuck in traffic, that is Klay Thompson. I found it interesting Klay going to Miami I said ‘oh that Heat culture thing.’ I don’t know how that’s going to work for Klay because Klay moves to the own beat of his own drum. I want to see how that fits into the ‘Heat culture’ stuff.”
More on Klay Thompson: Recent HoopsHype RumorsAccording to Heat.com’s Couper Moorhead, the average three-point opportunity created by Giannis Antetokounmpo through the years carries significantly higher expected value — five points better in terms of expected field-goal percentage – than what Klay Thompson experienced last year. How much of a positive impact does Antetokounmpo have on his team’s offense? During the past six seasons, the Bucks have posted an offensive rating of 116 or more points scored per 100 possessions in five of those seasons with Antetokounmpo on the court. The Heat has not scored 116 or more points per 100 possessions in any of the past six seasons. — 8/26/2026 Miami Herald
Heat Central: Gilbert Arenas LOVES the Heat getting Klay Thompson: “I like Klay there. I love Klay there actually. Just them two (Giannis and Bam) in a P&R with each other, with Klay floating. Listen, as long as everybody can shoot, they’re gonna be successful. If that floor spreads, and let Giannis do Giannis” (Via @NoChillGilZero) — 8/26/2026 x.com
Klay Thompson: "Miami was always on my mind. My agent and I approached Dallas with the buyout because things change a lot when I signed there in 2024. They were great in honoring our request and understanding that those things did happen and that I'm on the back end of things. They understood I wanted a chance to really make a deep postseason run. I'm not saying they won't do that, but I think just Miami was way better position for that. It wasn't too stressful though. I knew I always had a chance to end up here and I'm just happy it all worked out." — 8/26/2026 YouTube
Cyro Asseo: I asked Klay Thompson on adapting his game to age/new roles & why the Miami Heat are a great fit: "As you get older, you train differently... With Coach Erik Spoelstra & his staff, I was just really attracted to the fact that they built such a well-rounded roster." @hoopshype — 8/26/2026 x.com
Heat Central: Klay Thompson says he LOVES the 2013 Ray Allen comparison: “Of course I like those comparisons. I love Ray Allen. Are you kidding me? Him and Reggie were the blueprint for my whole off ball formula. — it gives me chills I’m even in the same sentence as Ray because if you told me this my rookie season, I would’ve never believed you. Ray has one of the greatest shots in history and I still practice that back pedal drill he did in game 6 of 2013. I love those comparisons.” (Via ESPN South Florida) — 8/25/2026 x.com
Heat Central: Klay Thompson on wearing number 11 again for the Heat: “Miami is a championship organization who created some of the best moments in NBA history and I look forward to being apart of more. What an honor to be here and to wear number 11 again is super special. I’ve had great success with that number so hopefully that will continue with my time in South Florida” (Via ESPN South Florida) — 8/25/2026 x.com
Heat Central: Klay Thompson on Heat culture: “It’s all about winning. Some people think South Florida is 18 holes and Pina Coladas but nah, it’s the opposite. It’s very militaristic out here and the fitness programs are really demanding. That’s what honestly attracted me to be here and have that expectation of a deep playoff run. It’s an honor to be here and I know what they’ve done for so many great players who left the franchise they were with and I look forward to having the same experience as far as impacting winning” (Via ESPN South Florida) ? — 8/25/2026 x.com
Heat Central: Klay Thompson on his redemption season and says Miami was a match made in heaven: “I just missed out on the postseason. I hate watching from home. You get FOMO watching all your coworkers just getting to chase their dreams and it’s not fun not making the playoffs. That’s all I want to do these next couple years. Have a chance to make a deep postseason run. So excited to be in Miami. They’re a very demanding organization but I love being in that ultra competitive atmosphere and this was a match made in heaven” (Via @Brendan_Tobin) ? — 8/25/2026 x.com
Heat Central: Klay Thompson says Miami was always on his mind when getting bought of by the Mavericks: “Miami was always on my mind…. They (Dallas) understood that I really wanted a chance to make a deep postseason run. Not saying they won’t do that but I think Miami was way better positioned for that. I knew I always had a chance of ending up here. I can’t wait to put on Heat gear and get to work. What a great opportunity especially at this point in my career to play with so much greatness around me” (Via @Brendan_Tobin) — 8/25/2026 x.com
Anthony Chiang: Plus, Klay Thompson on his fit with Giannis, why he sees this as a "redemption season," his Miami ties and more. Klay: "It’s kind of a redemption season for me to show I can still make an impact on winning and do it consistently." — 8/25/2026 x.com
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Draymond Green not sure how Klay Thompson will fit with 'Heat culture': Klay moves to the beat of his own drum
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