On December 30, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season was in full swing. Earlier today, the Mavericks officially announced that the team signed Thomas Jr. on a 10-day contract that will wear the No. 2 jersey on the Mavericks!
After signing with the Lone Rangers, Thomas Jr. quickly flew to Sacramento for today's game and appeared in pre-game training. Before signing with the Lone Rangers, Thomas Jr. signed a 10-day contract with the Lakers, and in the 4 games he played for the Lakers, Thomas Jr. averaged 25.3 minutes per game, was able to have 9.3 points, 2 rebounds and 1.5 assists, shooting 30.8% from the field and 22.7% from three-point range.
With 4:46 left in the first quarter of the Mavericks and Kings, Thomas Jr. came off the bench. It is worth mentioning that when Thomas Jr. came off the bench, he received cheers from the kings fans. Thomas Jr. is known to have started his career with the Kings when he played for them for 4 seasons. Thomas Jr. then moved around the team and faded out of the NBA at one point. It is also a coincidence and fate to face the old owner in the first game after joining the Lone Rangers.
But he shot three for the first time! Two minutes and 40 seconds before the end of the quarter, Thomas Jr. took advantage of his teammates to cover a mid-range shot and hit a shot to get his first point after joining the Lone Rangers.
After hitting the shot, the Kings requested a timeout. Little Thomas smiled very happily.