TA: The Lakers wanted to sign Klay for $80 million in four years, but the latter took a salary cut to sign the Mavericks in order to team up with Luka.

6686 Sports News on November 13. The well-known account NBACentral quoted a report from the US media TA, which mentioned some behind-the-scenes details of Klay Thompson when he signed with the Mavericks.

The article stated: "As reported at the time, the Lakers and Klay Thompson discussed a four-year, $80 million contract after the free agent market opened. If the Warriors cooperate in a sign-and-trade, the amount of this contract will far exceed the three-year, $500 million the Mavericks finally gave him. 00,000 contract. But Doncic’s excellent strength and the opportunity to partner with Irving in the backcourt are very attractive. When faced with the choice of joining forces with the Lakers’ thick eyebrows and James, or playing alongside the Mavericks stars, Clay finally chose the Mavericks after careful consideration.”