After playing in his sixth NFL season, Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby showed appreciation for an incoming NBA rookie.

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg ’s NBA Summer League run is expected to be over in Las Vegas. The Mavericks will shut down the rookie for the rest of the exhibition tournament after just two games, according to ESPN 's Tim MacMahon.

Rookie Cooper Flagg may not have been happy with his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League, but he still drew rave reviews all around after the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers,

The Dallas Mavericks decided to shut him down after his second game, a 31-point outburst against the San Antonio Spurs. It was the performance everyone was waiting for, as Flagg displayed his vast array of scoring ability from all three levels,

Dallas Mavericks No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg is already facing some lofty expectations, and another major comparison recently came his way.

COOPER FLAGG PUNCHED DOWN A FASTBREAK DUNK FOR HIS FIRST POINTS IN THE SUMMER LEAGUE! 🔨 Flagg then knocked down a TOUGH, contested mid-range over Dalton Knecht & got an and-1! Future NBA superstar? 🤔⭐️ pic.twitter.com/8nLxRMM6x9