After 13 years with the Golden State Warriors, the 34-year-old relocated to Texas last summer.
The action was interpreted as an indication that the four-time NBA champion had reached the end of his career.
However, Thompson’s 22 points, seven rebounds, and three steals in just 26 minutes highlighted his ongoing talent.
Thompson set a record for a player making their Mavericks debut by grabbing 18 of his 22 points on three-pointers.
“Great debut,” commented Thompson.
“Even if there is only one game in October, it feels fantastic to finish the first one.
I was really excited—it was just an amazing sensation. Also, you only acquire things the first time very frequently.
Luka Doncic, the star of the Mavericks, claimed that Thompson was “rusty” after missing a significant portion of the preseason. This was Thompson’s first competitive game alongside Doncic.
