Tim Thomas Joins the Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks were reportedly looking for a shooting who could spread the floor. Early this week, the Mavs found what they were looking for. Tim Thomas, who has been one of the better outside shooting bigmen in the NBA over the last decade, has decided to join the Mavs. He will reportedly receive a one-year deal at the veteran’s minimum.

Last season, Thomas split time between the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks. His best stint was with the Knicks. In 36 games, the 6-foot-10 power forward averaged 9.6 points. 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists, while shooting 46.1% from the floor, 42.1% from beyond the three-point line and 80.6% at the charity stripe.

In Dallas, Thomas will be asked to open driving lanes for the team’s stars such as Dirk Nowitzki, Josh Howard and the newly acquired Shawn Marion. He can open those lanes by pulling opposing bigmen out of the lane with is outside shooting.

Thomas was the 7th overall pick of the 1997 draft. Although he never has lived up to the potential he illustrated in college at Villanova, Thomas has evolved into a useful role player.

Tim Thomas Mavs (Image: Zuma Press)