Thompson has returned to Texas, and he was invited to throw out the first pitch at the Texas Rangers game on Tuesday night. And it was not your typical celebrity first pitch, as it was nearly perfect.

The Duke Blue Devils have had more than their fair share of top players, most of whom have gone on to have long, successful NBA careers. In 2025, Cooper Flagg certainly headlined the NBA Draft class,

Klay Thompson was putting on a show Monday night, but in a Texas Rangers uniform at Globe Life Field.

Why were Dallas Mavericks Klay Thompson and Dwight Powell at Globe Life Field for the Texas Rangers game against the Athletics?

Cooper Flagg was the highlight of the draft and of the Duke Blue Devils. However, Klay Thompson just gave Kon Knueppel the ultimate stamp of approval.

Dec 15, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) is congratulated by guard Klay Thompson (31) after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images