The Dallas Mavericks made a big splash this offseason, both literally and figuratively. They needed someone who could knock down shots from beyond the arc, so they went after one of the greatest three-point shooters who’s ever lived.

Kyrie Irving helped sell Klay Thompson on the idea that Dallas is a destination for a career revival. Since Irving's NBA rebirth helped carry the Mavericks to the NBA Finals last season, there's little question what the addition of Thompson means for the club that lost to Boston in five games in June.

Veteran shooting guard Klay Thompson's arrival to the Dallas Mavericks has the team believing it can make another run to the NBA Finals and win the title