While Thompson might not be the player he was prior to his injuries or even during the Golden State Warriors title run during the

Mavericks guard Klay Thompson reached 16,000 points but doesn't understand how LeBron James has over 40,000 points.

Klay Thompson has plenty of accolades on his resumé. On Sunday, the Mavericks sharpshooter added another.

Klay Thompson scored 25 points and reached a milestone on Sunday, passing the 16,000 point mark during his NBA career. Thompson, drafted in 2011, is in his 12th

Dallas Mavericks swingman Klay Thompson made NBA history by scoring his 16,000th point in the Mavericks' 101-112 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Thompson is the 17th-highest active scorer in the NBA right now,

Despite their loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Dallas Mavericks are on a hot streak in the NBA, improving even without Luka Doncic. Klay Thompson has stepped up, setting a surprising record that led him to mention LeBron James.

The Dallas Mavericks are in a tough situation right now when it comes to the role of Klay Thompson, and Jason Kidd understands that better than anyone.