The Dallas newcomer shined in his first game playing alongside Luka Doncic.
Thompson, in his first career game playing away from the Golden State Warriors, splashed six three-pointers in the Dallas Mavericks' 120–109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. He became the first Mavericks player in franchise history to notch at least six triples in his Dallas debut."Oh really?" Klay asked before clapping into the camera.
"I feel great," he said. "Blue is my favorite color and Mavs blue looks good on me. I'm having a great time." Thompson and the Mavericks return to the floor Saturday to visit the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center.Tom Dierberger is a staff writer and editor on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He joined SI in November 2023 after stints at FOX Sports, Bally Sports and NBC Sports. Dierberger has a bachelor's in communication from St. John's University. In his spare time, he can be seen throwing out his arm while playing fetch with his dog, Walter B. Boy.
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