Mike Curtis

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Mavs beat writer for The Dallas Morning News. Past: @detroitnews, @syracusedotcom, @Tennessean. Saginaw native. TSU alum. @SJI_Update. ΑΦΑ. Crohn’s fighter.

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Cooper Flagg and LeBron James share one more dap before the night is over. The oldest player in the NBA and the youngest player in the league. Two No. 1 picks with historic rookie seasons.

Klay Thompson on Cooper Flagg’s first practice: “Cooper did great. I’m most impressed he did not sit out one drill. I don’t care how many shots he misses, how many mistakes he makes. The fact that he’s in there and he’s competing every single drill, that’s what impresses me.”

Former #Grizzlies guard Tony Allen is here to support Klay Thompson on his new lifetime deal with ANTA.

Who would be Cade Cunningham’s dream opponent in a game of horse? “I’ll say Dirk,” said the first-time All-Star.

Klay Thompson has knocked down three of his first four 3-pointers. He has 9 points off the bench. Megan Thee Stallion, who’s sitting courtside here at MSG, enjoyed that last triple.

Jaden Hardy got called for this foul as the Mavs tried to inbound. Pacers ball with 14.7 seconds left.

Cooper Flagg showed off his athleticism and caught a lob to himself in a game of 1-on-1. No campers were harmed in the making of this video.

Asked Cooper Flagg about his career-night: “It’s an honor. It’s pretty cool to be in this position and I just feel blessed just to have this opportunity to be here in this league…I have incredible teammates and coaches around me who put me in positions to do this.”

Asked Cooper Flagg about his Rising Stars honor: “It means a lot. I feel blessed. It’s kind of an outcome of all the hard work I’ve put in…The way things have gone, we wish they would’ve gone better but everything happens for a reason. I feel really blessed &amp; honored.”

Terrible angle, but PJ Washington, Max Christie, Jaden Hardy, Brandon Williams and Dwight Powell got some shots up following the Mavs’ summer league practice.

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Kyrie Irving: “I am definitely close to being over at 100% in terms of my ACL recovery. It’s been a while now…I’m so grateful that I’ve had the time to heal &amp; just experiment with my body more on the court and off the court in the weight room &amp; just pushing myself to the limit.”

Asked #Mavs center Dereck Lively II where he is physically, being six months removed from surgery on his right foot. He said he’s able to move &amp; lift, but he’s not able to run &amp; jump. “I’m taking even more time than I need to make sure I never have to deal with this foot again.”

Dirk Nowitzki didn’t waste any time finding the basketball court. Asked him if he could still dunk. He laughed and said “no.” But his shot? That hasn’t gone anywhere. “That’s like riding a bike.”

Anthony Davis was surprised when he found out Cooper Flagg had a 33-9-9 game: “Oh shit. I didn’t know that. Ooh. He’s not good enough to get a triple-double, I guess…I think I took one of his rebounds, too. But that’s a hell of a stat line, especially with a win.”

Klay Thompson needs 159 3s to pass Ray Allen for 3rd in NBA history: “I’ll never forget when I was a rookie, I put in my Twitter bio that I’m chasing Ray Allen &amp; a lot of the internet people said that was unrealistic for me so it’s nice to have a chance to pass one of my idols.”

Cooper Flagg was asked if the experience of playing at TD Garden met his expectations and if he’d like to experience it “with the home crowd” as opposed to with the #Mavs: “I love being a Maverick. That’s home and I don’t want anything else.”

Asked Nikola Jokic about his good friend Luka Doncic being traded to the Lakers: “He was building something there. He was hurt.” Is it weird not having Luka at All-Star festivities? “It’s weird because we always have a good night before the game.”

Cooper Flagg on seeing his twin brother, Ace Flagg, sitting courtside: “It was great. He’s going through his first college season at Maine, but we play the game together all the time, just staying connected. It’s great to have him around. I don’t get to see him as much anymore.”

Klay Thompson played his 900th game last night. Here’s his reaction to the milestone: “It’s awesome, honestly. A dream come true &amp; my next goal is to get to 1,000. I know that’s a high mark &amp; only so many players have experienced that, but I’m just grateful to still be playing.”

Asked Klay Thompson about his return to San Francisco on Tuesday for his first game against the Warriors: “It’ll be good to see people you grinded with obviously, but to me, it’s just another regular season game in November.”

Asked Luka Doncic about Cooper Flagg: “I think he’s a good player. Obviously, there’s a lot of pressure that comes with the 1st pick so he has a lot on his shoulder, but I think he will become a great player.” He was also asked about Flagg’s playmaking. The Mavs rookie had 11 asts.

Asked Cooper Flagg about his Rising Stars honor: “It means a lot. I feel blessed. It’s kind of an outcome of all the hard work I’ve put in…The way things have gone, we wish they would’ve gone better but everything happens for a reason. I feel really blessed & honored.”

Kyrie Irving: “I am definitely close to being over at 100% in terms of my ACL recovery. It’s been a while now…I’m so grateful that I’ve had the time to heal & just experiment with my body more on the court and off the court in the weight room & just pushing myself to the limit.”

Asked #Mavs center Dereck Lively II where he is physically, being six months removed from surgery on his right foot. He said he’s able to move & lift, but he’s not able to run & jump. “I’m taking even more time than I need to make sure I never have to deal with this foot again.”

Klay Thompson needs 159 3s to pass Ray Allen for 3rd in NBA history: “I’ll never forget when I was a rookie, I put in my Twitter bio that I’m chasing Ray Allen & a lot of the internet people said that was unrealistic for me so it’s nice to have a chance to pass one of my idols.”

Klay Thompson played his 900th game last night. Here’s his reaction to the milestone: “It’s awesome, honestly. A dream come true & my next goal is to get to 1,000. I know that’s a high mark & only so many players have experienced that, but I’m just grateful to still be playing.”