The headline move of the first day of NFL free agency was Brock Osweiler’s move to the Houston Texans, leaving the defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos without a viable starting quarterback for the time being.
Fortunately for them, NBA star Klay Thompson may have a potential solution.
I’m hearing the @Broncos r in need of a QB. I know Mr. Buckets is still a free agent @Mospeights16 !!!
— klay thompson (@KlayThompson) March 10, 2016
It isn’t the worst idea in the world, given the long-distance strikes that Speights and his Golden state Warriors are revered for in NBA circles. For one example, check out this outlet pass Speights threw a week ago to teammate Draymond Green, complete with the “touchdown” celebration.
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Speights, of course, is plenty busy in his current role as a reserve big man with the Warriors, who rolled past the Jazz on Wednesday night, 115-94, to improve their record to a league-best 57-6.
Thompson led all scorers with 23 points on 9-of-14 shooting (including 5-of-8 from beyond the arc), while Speights added 16 points in only 15 minutes off the bench.
After the game, Speights downplayed Thompson’s proposal — but also shared a few other comments in support of his passing skills and “touchdown” abilities.
Lol chill bro RT @KlayThompson: I’m hearing the @Broncos r in need of a QB. I know Mr. Buckets is still a free agent @Mospeights16 !!!
— Marreese Speights (@Mospeights16) March 10, 2016
RT @3_Carter_3: What most ppl don’t know is that @Mospeights16 has a CANNON for an arm..Like seriously
— Marreese Speights (@Mospeights16) March 10, 2016
Great win tonight felt great… #dubnation #history #touchdown lol
— Marreese Speights (@Mospeights16) March 10, 2016
Your move, Broncos.
Ben DuBose is a veteran sports reporter who has followed the Houston Rockets and the NBA since Hakeem Olajuwon was Akeem Olajuwon. He writes for both SheridanHoops and ClutchFans, an independent Rockets blog. You can follow him on Twitter and listen to his Houston sports podcast.