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Mavs' Klay Thompson responds to former teammate KD after viral comparison
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Charles Nichelson , as published by NBC DFW
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The discussion began when Durant compared the 2026 Philadelphia 76ers to the 2016 Golden State Warriors.
A social media exchange has unfolded between Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson and former teammate Kevin Durant. The discussion began when Durant compared the 2026 Philadelphia 76ers to the 2016 Golden State Warriors. Thompson responded to Durant's comments, which included a mention of Thompson's career.
Durant had stated that Thompson was never an MVP candidate. Further details on the exchange are available from NBC DFW, including the full context of the comments made by both Thompson and Durant.
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Category: tcu Published: August 4, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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