With the new NBA season just around the corner, the Dallas Mavericks will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in their first preseason game. Klay Thompson expressed his confidence in the team's championship potential as long as his teammates remain healthy.

In the 2024/25 NBA regular season, Klay Thompson played 72 games for the Dallas Mavericks, shooting 41.2% from the field and 39.1% from three-point range.

Although Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Dallas Mavericks' selection of Cooper Flagg, whose performance has attracted much attention, in the draft has also made fans look forward to the Dallas Mavericks' performance in the new season.

Klay Thompson, 35, said, "Injuries have taught me to control what I can control, because no one knows better than me that this is inevitable, and injuries are an inevitable part of our careers. The NBA season is actually a war of attrition. Whoever stays healthy and who peaks at the right time usually has a chance to win the championship."

"I'm glad we're finally healthy because we barely got a taste of what a healthy Dallas Mavericks roster would be like all season, except maybe the first half against the Houston Rockets in late February."

Klay Thompson emphasized, "So this makes me excited about the future. We have an incredible team, and once Kyrie Irving returns, I don't see why we can't win a championship."

In addition, Dallas Mavericks legend Nowitzki said earlier, "I think the Dallas Mavericks' lineup is very deep. I have always emphasized in the past that everything depends on health. If they stay healthy, I think this is a team with excellent depth."

"With the versatility of Cooper Flagg on the front line, they can play different lineup styles. Their front court is also full of talent, and with their length, wingspan and athleticism, they should be very outstanding on defense."