On Friday after the Mavericks lost their play-in game, 120-106, to the Grizzlies at FedEx Forum to end their season, Thompson was asked about his decision to join Dallas and if he still would have chosen the franchise when agreeing to the deal last summer if the 11-year forward had known what the team would endure this season.

With the Mavericks’ season ending far short of their goal, Thompson declined to give a straight answer when asked if he would have made a different decision in free agency if he knew what

In his first season with the Mavericks, Thompson averaged 14.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists across 72 games—his lowest scoring average since his rookie campaign. He shot 41.2% from the field and 39.1% from three-point range, continuing to provide his trademark floor spacing despite a dip in production.