NBA player Klay Thompson of the Dallas Mavericks stated his intentions to evaluate joining the BIG3 league once he decides to retire.

In the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, the Dallas Mavericks will not be at full strength, as star point guard Kyrie Irving is recovering from an ACL tear and is expected to miss the first three to five months of the season. This news comes as the team prepares for the second season with the addition of Klay Thompson, who joined the Mavericks ahead of the 2024-25 season.

Thompson, who has two years remaining on his contract with the Mavericks, started 72 of 82 games last season and contributed 14.0 points per game, the lowest of his career since his rookie season in 2011-12. Despite his lower scoring average, Thompson's presence was instrumental in the team's performance.

However, the future of Thompson's career with the Mavericks is uncertain, as he has expressed interest in joining the Big3 league after his NBA career. The Big3, a professional 3-on-3 basketball league created in 2017 by Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz, is a potential destination for Thompson once he hangs up his NBA jersey.

Thompson has suggested that the Big3 should take the game international, mentioning countries in Europe and Asia that play a lot of 3-on-3 basketball. He has also expressed excitement about the 4-point ball in the Big3 league.

The addition of Thompson to the Big3 could potentially see him joining any of the current teams, but there is no specific public information about which team he might choose. Among the prominent teams in the 2025 Big3 League are the Chicago Triplets, Miami 305, Dallas Power, and LA Riot.

The Mavericks' roster could undergo changes due to Thompson's potential departure, as the addition of Cooper Flagg could squeeze Thompson out of the starting lineup. There are even rumours that Thompson could be asked to come off the bench for Dallas in the 2025-26 season.

The Big3 league consists of 12 teams, with rosters made up of former NBA talent and international players. Thompson could potentially join any of these teams, adding his experience and skill to the competitive league.

As the 2025-26 season approaches, fans will have to wait until the end of Thompson's NBA career before he joins the Big3. Until then, they can look forward to another season of Thompson's basketball prowess with the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA player Klay Thompson of the Dallas Mavericks stated his intentions to evaluate joining the BIG3 league once he decides to retire.