Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd recently said that the team does not currently have a “number one option” amid all of the injuries. Kidd praised Thompson, but said the Mavs need to “create opportunities” for the future Hall of Famer.

The Dallas Mavericks have yet to break free from their NBA slump. However, Klay Thompson has stepped up and proven his ability to lead the team. His efforts have not gone unnoticed, as head coach Jason Kidd did not hesitate to praise the veteran’s performance.

Jason Kidd made a brutally honest admission when asked about the Mavericks' number one option amid all of the team's injuries.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd reflected on a player's performance following the team's loss to the Phoenix Suns, hinting at a possible solution to their injury struggles—and it wasn’t Klay Thompson.

While Desmond Bane shined for the Grizzlies, Ja Morant led the way in scoring and prompted a response from Mavericks coach Jason Kidd after the game. "He was Ja. He got to the paint and finished," Kidd shared after the game.

The Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies went head-to-head on Friday night at the American Airlines Center. Memphis earned a competitive 122-111 win. Nevertheless, Naji Marshall and Brandon Williams stepped up and led the way for Dallas amid the Mavericks’ plethora of injuries.

Kyrie Irving’s serious injury has forced the Dallas Mavericks to rethink their strategy, and now head coach Jason Kidd has spoken out, leaving a striking message regarding Klay Thompson’s role on the team.