The Dallas Mavericks' decision to sign Klay Thompson to a three-year deal in free agency was one of the biggest moves in franchise history, and Thompson backed up this hype right when he hit the hardwood.

Such is why a noted symbolism exists, poetry even, in Thompson being a Maverick. This choice he made, choosing to sign with Dallas, feels a bit like a low-percentage heave, a hoist with as much risk of missing as it does splashing triumphantly.

One game hardly constitutes a sample size, but Thursday night’s win bodes well for a Mavericks team that reached the NBA finals last season.

In his first game as a Maverick, the 34-year-old Thompson went for 22 points, seven rebounds and three steals in 26 minutes in Dallas' season-opening 120-109 win over the Spurs on Thursday night. In the process, he made six 3-pointers, a Mavericks record for a player making his franchise debut. He didn't commit a turnover. He defended.

Klay Thompson continued his record-breaking start with the Dallas Mavericks, powering the team to a 110-102 victory over the Utah Jazz.

Welcome to Dallas, Klay Thompson. The Mavericks' star has his first official basket in Dallas, hitting a one-dribble mid-range pull-up following the assist from Luka Doncic in the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs.

Following their victory over the Magic, the Dallas Mavericks are also celebrating a milestone achieved by Klay Thompson. Head coach Jason Kidd shared a message for Thompson after Game 6 in the NBA regular season.