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So, how much do you know about Jason Kidd’s NBA career? After contemplating briefly, 19-year-old Cooper Flagg respectfully admitted he wasn’t well versed on the Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer who is also the rookie’s head coach with the Dallas Mavericks. “I’m not extremely familiar. I know he’s a legend, but no. I didn’t watch J-Kidd a ton,” Flagg told Andscape.
Grant Afseth: Jason Kidd on Cooper Flagg’s return after missing more than three weeks: “I thought he looked good on both ends… made big plays down the stretch and had some big blocks during the game.” Flagg finished with 18 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, and 4 blocks in 26 minutes.
Mike Curtis: Jason Kidd on this final play: "With Khris taking the ball out, he was trying to lead Coop because he felt Coop was open. It's just relationship building. In times like this, we need to go through that. Khris is new. Khris saw it. We talked about it & Coop was open for a quick second. With the combination of those two not playing together yet in that type of situation, we need to go through that."
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Mike Curtis: Jason Kidd on Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel's impact as impact players as rookies: "They play the game the right way. They've had impacts on both their teams and that game in Dallas was a very entertaining & high scoring game. Both rookies put on a show."
Mike Curtis: Asked Jason Kidd about Cooper Flagg's recovery: "I think he's ramping up. Everything is going well. Today was kind of get back into his routine and hopefully as we go on this roadtrip, he can get back and play in a game or two."
Head coach Jason Kidd made clear before Sunday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder that the organization is glad he stayed. “That’s great,” Kidd said. “Looking at Khris as a vet, he’s already had some impact with us — on and off the floor. For him to be able to stay, it was great. We try not to play him 40 minutes a night, but his ability as a vet to score and to lead is something that’s needed. We’re happy he stayed.”
Mike Curtis: Jason Kidd on Khris Middleton choosing to stay with #Mavs for rest of the season: "It's great. Khris is a vet. He's already had some impact with us, on & off the floor. For him to be able to stay, it's great. We'll try not to play him 40 minutes a night, but his ability as a vet to score & to lead is something that's needed in that locker room so we're happy he stayed."
Ron Harrod Jr.: Jason Kidd responded to @TheSteinLine report about Khris Middleton being a buyout candidate: “That’s up to Khris. We support whatever decision he makes if he’s going to stay or if he’s gonna get bought out. But I think he’s gotta make that decision here pretty quick.”
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Grant Afseth: Jason Kidd said Cooper Flagg will “probably not” be able to return to game action in time for the start of the Dallas Mavericks’ upcoming road trip in Charlotte on Tuesday. Flagg hasn’t played since Feb. 10 with a left midfoot sprain and is set to miss a sixth straight game.
Mike Curtis: Final: #Mavs 123, #Nets 114. Dallas wins its 2nd straight despite traveling on a game day. Bagley led the Mavs with 22 points. Marshall had 21 pts, 5 rebs & 7 asts. Williams added 19 pts & 10 asts. Jason Kidd also secured his 200th win as Mavs coach, joining Rick Carlisle, Don Nelson and Dick Motta.
Mike Curtis: The Mavs just finished practice at Butler University. Today was a “get what you need day,” so most of the players had individual workouts, including Cooper Flagg, who signed autographs for a few fans waiting here at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Jason Kidd: “Coop did his stuff. Did his workout. He looks good. We’ll see how he feels tomorrow.”
Mike Curtis: Jason Kidd on Khris Middleton: "Being around Khris, a lot of times, you don't understand how tall he is so he can create space with his height & midrange game. He can always get his shot off. His ability to playmate, being able to run an offense with him. We got guys layups & wide open shots. He was really good tonight."