Go enjoy playing basketball and doing what you do. Splash Bros 4 life my guy.” Thompson, 34, joined the Dallas Mavericks on a sign-and-trade deal that also involved the Charlotte Hornets ...

Thompson, who is 6-foot-7 and often plays bigger than his height, knows his team has a challenge on its hands with the Grizzlies center. "Big, strong guy," Thompson said. "He's got some moves.

My background is in telecommunication and cybersecurity, having completed a full career in the British Army as a Cybersecurity and telecommunication manager. My private career started as a ...

And the first voice Thompson heard from during the process – that of Illini coach Bret Bielema – was very much speaking his language. “I’m a big relationship guy," Thompson said.