"Best power forward, maybe of my generation" - Klay Thompson serenades $175,369,698 star with immense praise while revealing outlook on Mavs

Klay Thompson had nothing but praise and compliments for his teammate, Anthony Davis, ahead of their first full season together with the Dallas Mavericks.

Speaking on the "Showtime" podcast with Michael Cooper on Saturday, the four-time NBA champion opened up about the team's busy offseason. He praised Davis, who is in the first year of a three-year, $175,369,698 extension he signed with the LA Lakers before he got traded.

Thompson believes that Dallas could make some noise in the ever-loaded Western Conference. He also liked the addition of players like D'Angelo Russell, who would step into the starter role while Kyrie Irving works his way back from a knee injury.

"I mean, AD when he's healthy, he's the best power forward, maybe of my generation," Thompson said. "I mean, you've been able to see him up close with the Lakers. He is a two-way force. I mean, there's not many big men who can do what he does as far as his handle, his blocking shot ability, his freaking jump shot.

The former Golden State Warriors guard added:

"I think we personally have the best frontcourt in the NBA. We're healthy. Like, we have so much depth in the front court between playing with Kyrie Irving and his leadership, P.J. (Washington), Coop (Flagg), (Daniel) Gaff, D-Live (Dereck Lively II) and AD. And then getting a guy like D-Lo and guard depth, I'm just really excited."

Klay Thompson also couldn't believe that he'll be the oldest player on the Dallas Mavericks roster this season. Thompson was baffled by how fast time flies, but he's prepared to be the veteran mentor for a potential championship run.

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Klay Thompson names his 5 greatest shooters in NBA history

Klay Thompson names his 5 greatest shooters in NBA history. (Photo: IMAGN)

There's no denying that Klay Thompson is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. He's also part of the greatest shooting duo ever, along with Steph Curry, with whom he won four championships in a Golden State Warriors uniform.

In the interview with Michael Cooper, Thompson was asked to name his five greatest shooters the game has ever seen. He named Curry, Reggie Miller, Ray Allen, Larry Bird and himself, which could be the consensus among basketball fans.

As for current players, he had Steph and himself, adding Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Luka Doncic. He also mentioned Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard.