After starting the 2026-27 NBA season slowly, the Miami Heat were immediately counted out as one of the most disappointing teams in the league. It is hard to blame those who gave up on the Heat early, but the team is finding its form.
As one of the newest players on the Heat roster, Klay Thompson had something to prove before the season. He struggled during his time with the Dallas Mavericks, so this recent uptick is a big deal for him and the Heat.
Klay Thompson continues to cement his redemption in Miami
Thompson had a fantastic Saturday night against the Detroit Pistons. He scored 26 points, making six of his 11 three-point attempts. It was a throwback to classic Klay, as he proved he is still one of the best three-point shooters in the league.
This is yet another entry into a redemption story for Thompson, as he is having a strong year. He is averaging 15.3 points on 42.1% from beyond the arc. That dwarfs his average of 11.7 points per game and 38.3% from three a season ago with the Mavericks.
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Moving forward, Thompson could become one of the best players on the Heat roster. Of course, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo are the standout players alongside Davion Mitchell.
However, Thompson has proven that he is one of the Heat’s best players this season. This has led Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra to celebrate Thompson’s impact.
“It’s like an avalanche. All of a sudden, he’ll knock down two threes, and you get that separation back-to-back… He was really chomping at the bit to play tonight; he wanted to play last night, but it was good. You can see he had a little pep to his step tonight,” Spoelstra said about Thompson’s return to top form.
Thompson is hungry to make a difference for the Heat this season. So far, he has delivered because he is back to his best as a shooter. Of course, the Heat have to manage his health, but it seems that Thompson will want to capitalize on every opportunity.
