Cooper Flagg made his NBA Summer League debut with the Dallas Mavericks, contributing 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals in an 87-85 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite a challenging shooting performance (5-of-21), Flagg's defensive contributions and overall effort impressed. He expressed nervousness but excitement about his professional debut, while Coach Kidd emphasized the importance of effort and grit over perfection in the Summer League. The game drew a large and enthusiastic crowd.

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