Cooper Flagg impressed in his Summer League debut, scoring eight points, grabbing three rebounds, and adding two steals and an assist in the first half. Despite some missed shots, his highlight-reel plays excited the crowd, including young Mavericks fans who traveled to see him play. Coach Jason Kidd emphasized effort and grit over perfection in the team's first game, expressing excitement about Flagg's performance.

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