Thompson is fully committed to making this chapter of his career with the Mavericks special. “I’m excited; it’s a whole new chapter of my career that has the potential to be really special,” he explained. “The team was so close last year—three wins away from a championship—so I know we have the ingredients for success. We just have to stay together and build week by week. I know we can do something special, and that’s why I’m here early, just to get a feel for the city and the lay of the land. And I’m having fun while doing it.”