The game marks both Flagg’s NBA debut and the first time the Mavericks have played at Dickies Arena — a showcase for Fort Worth that’s been years in the making. From day one of camp in Vancouver, Flagg’s approach drew praise. It wasn’t his shooting or highlight plays that caught teammates’ attention, but his consistency and willingness to compete through every rep. “Cooper did great,” Klay Thompson said. “I’m most impressed he didn’t sit out one drill. I don’t care how many shots he misses or mistakes he makes. The fact that he’s in there and competing every single drill — that’s what impresses me.”

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