Different situations: Thompson s world of difference in the two teams of the Brave

"Thompson never expected that the difference between the Warriors and the Mavericks was so big." This emotion revealed the star's completely different basketball journey in the two teams.

In the Warriors, even though Thompson has reached the peak of his career, he is still an indispensable key figure in the team. Head coach Cole reuses him as always, and this trust is not without reason. Thompson has long become a spiritual symbol and a tactical core existence in the Warriors system. The team soul Curry believes in him deeply, and the young players admire his experience and ability, and take him as an example. In the 23/24 season, Thompson still averaged 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists per game, firmly occupying the team's second-ranked position. At the Oracle Arena, no matter his condition is ups and downs, home fans always give warm support. The cheers and applause are recognition and rewards for his dedication to the Warriors over the years.

However, when Thompson turned to the Mavericks, everything seemed to have changed. In the Mavericks' tactical system, Thompson is neither the first scoring point nor the second. Time left marks on him, the unstable offensive efficiency and the slow defensive pace made him increasingly difficult on the court. Once in poor condition, Coach Kidd will make a decisive decision to substitute for the team's tactical adjustment and performance considerations. At the moment, the Mavericks are full of wounded soldiers and the lineup adjustment space is limited. Although Thompson can get the chance to play, he is more "free to play" under limited conditions. This season, he averaged only 14.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists per game, and his data was only slightly better than his rookie season. Such performance inevitably makes people sigh that his fame is greater than his strength. This huge gap is not only due to the changes in Thompson's own state, but also closely related to the tactical system and personnel configuration of the two teams. The Warriors' system has been built around the Splash Brothers for many years. Thompson's three-point ability and no-ball running have long been integrated into the team's tactical soul. The Mavericks have clear tactical core and pay more attention to youthful vitality and rapid transformation. Thompson encountered difficulties in the process of integration.

Thompson's experience is a microcosm of the situation of professional basketball players in different teams. It shows us how important the adaptability between players and teams is. In the basketball world, the value of a player not only depends on his personal ability, but also on whether he can find the right position in the team system and give full play to his strengths. Whether Thompson can find a new rhythm in the Mavericks in the future or return to the Warriors to regain glory, all of this will become the focus of fans' attention and add a touch of variables and expectations to the NBA story.