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Klay Thompson officially heads to the Heat, eyes Allen's record

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Klay Thompson, 36, has officially signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Miami Heat.
  • The deal includes a player option for the second year, and Thompson aims to surpass Ray Allen's three-point record.
  • Thompson previously played for the Mavericks, who had a losing record last season, prompting his desire for a championship contender.

Klay Thompson is heading to South Beach. The 36-year-old sharpshooter has officially agreed to a two-year deal worth $13 million with the Miami Heat, with a player option for the second year. This move sees Thompson joining forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo for the upcoming season.

Thompson spent last season with the Dallas Mavericks, but the team's disappointing 26-56 record led him to express his desire to leave. After reaching a buyout agreement with the Mavericks and clearing waivers to become a free agent, he has now committed to Miami.

The Heat, after acquiring Antetokounmpo via trade in the offseason, prioritized strengthening their outside shooting. Thompson, with his extensive experience and proven long-range ability, emerged as their top choice.

A four-time NBA champion and five-time All-Star with the Golden State Warriors, Thompson currently ranks fourth all-time in three-pointers made. He is on the verge of a significant career milestone, needing just 74 more threes to surpass Hall of Famer Ray Allen.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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