Trade & FA 2024-25:

[mvossman]

I know Klay can still flat out shoot, although he is more streaky than he used to be. I think he would kill it here and probably average close to 20 ppg with Luka getting him wide open looks. I have a question for the analytic people on here. I know Klay's defense isn't what it used to be. That's obvious to the eye, but is he still a plus defender?

I don’t have access to that at the moment, but I looked into this recently and I believe the answer is no. It’s not been same since injury and has been declining since.  I don’t see Dallas being an elite defense with Luka/Kyrie/Klay in the lineup.