Thompson, Washington, Exum, Kleber and Edwards did not participate in Sunday’s Fan Jam, while Doncic and Irving served as head coaches of their respective practice squads. Fans expressed their anticipation to see Thompson twice during the open practice by chanting “WE WANT KLAY!”

“And to add Klay (Thompson), Klay can shoot,” Kidd said, connecting what happened to the Mavericks in June to what they all believe is possible now after making one of the league’s juiciest offseason additions.