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Klay Thompson embraces Biscayne Klay nickname after joining Miami Heat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 9:18 AM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Klay Thompson embraces Biscayne Klay nickname after joining Miami Heat

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Klay Thompson has joined the Miami Heat following a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks. The four-time NBA champion enters the Eastern Conference to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and reunited teammate Andrew Wiggins. Fans in Miami have dubbed the guard Biscayne Klay, a nickname he publicly endorsed due to his affinity for nautical culture. Thompson leaves behind his long-standing identity as one of the Splash Brothers with the Golden State Warriors to pursue a new championship run in Florida. Wiggins noted that Thompson brings a championship mentality to the current roster as the team prepares for the upcoming season.

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•Klay Thompson joined the Miami Heat after a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks.
•The veteran guard expressed approval of his new nickname, Biscayne Klay.
•Thompson reunited with former Golden State Warriors teammate Andrew Wiggins in Miami.
•The Heat roster features superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo for the new season.

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9:18 AMYahoo Sports — Heat Shooter Klay Thompson Gets Baptized With A New Nickname; 4-Time Champ Loves It

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Klay Thompson is one half of the Splash Brothers. That’s an identity nobody can erase, no matter where he goes. He and Stephen Curry tore up the league with their impeccable three-point shooting and turned the Golden State Warriors into a dynasty that won four titles in less than a decade. Unfortunately, their partnership had [...]
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Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 9:18 AM
Heat Shooter Klay Thompson Gets Baptized With A New Nickname; 4-Time Champ Loves It
Klay Thompson is one half of the Splash Brothers. That’s an identity nobody can erase, no matter where he goes. He and Stephen Curry tore up the league with their impeccable three-point shooting and turned the Golden State Warriors into a dynasty that won four titles in less than a decade. Unfortunately, their partnership had [...]

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