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Jason Kidd, Klay Thompson Recap First Mavericks Practice
The Dallas Mavericks have officially tipped off preparation for the 2024-25 season, with training camp underway in Las Vegas. They held their first practice of two on Tuesday, and Jason Kidd and Klay Thompson talked to the media afterward.
Kidd started by saying, “[The first day] is always teaching, and then the terminology for the new guys. A Refresher for the guys that have been here. I thought it was a great first day, we’ll go again tonight… just for them to get up and down, sweat, get to hear the coaches’ voices, to hear each other’s voices, and I thought we did a really good job of that today.”
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Kidd also said that veteran Maxi Kleber and newcomer Kessler Edwards, who is on a two-way contract, were the only two players who weren’t full participants.
A media member asked Kidd about Luka Doncic’s first practice since the NBA Finals, to which Kidd said, “He was ready to go. He’s excited about this season; he’s excited about the team. I don’t want to say he had an extra pep, but I think he understands what we’re trying to do, and he’s ready to go.”
Then, when he was asked how Klay Thompson was adjusting early on, “He’s done an incredible job, you’d have to ask him how he feels, but I think he fits right in. He understands what it takes to win… he’s going to help the younger guys, but also he’s going to help everyone when he’s on the floor.”
Thompson was also asked a few questions at the end of the first practice, saying the practice was “Just a ton of fun, really. Felt great to compete, run up and down, and hear from our coaching staff… It feels like transferring schools.”
He did say the Mavericks and Warriors have similar schemes, stating, “They’re very similar, just a few tweaks that are different. But they’re very similar as far as our defensive rotations and our schemes on the ball-handlers up top or on the sideline, so it won’t be a huge adjustment period for me.”
The Mavericks will be in Vegas for training camp through October 4th before returning to Dallas for the preseason.
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DALLAS – Dallas police need a name for a dangerous robber who pulled a gun on a 7-Eleven clerk and walked out with the cash register drawer.
He was caught on camera. But it’s been six months, and he’s still at large.
7-Eleven Robberies
What we know:
The robbery in question happened on Jan. 13 around 10:30 p.m. at the store at 302 North Marsalis Avenue.
A Black male who is about 5 feet 8 inches tall and about 170 to 180 pounds walked in and waited until no other customers were inside.
“After it’s empty, he displays a handgun and points it at the cashier,” said Det. Eduardo Lopez Villa. “I don’t know what he said. He just demanded the cash from the cash register.”
Det. Villa said the suspect took the whole cash register drawer before fleeing eastbound on foot on 8th Street.
What you can do:
The detective believes anyone who knows the suspect will be able to recognize him.
“Yes, most definitely based on the video and the screenshot. If you know him, you’ll recognize him,” he said.
Tipsters can call or text Det. Villa at 469-755-8445.
“I need his information so I can talk to him about this incident,” he said.
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You can watch Shaun Rabb’s Trackdown series every Wednesday on FOX 4. Episodes are also posted weekly online, on YouTube and on FOX Local.
FOX 4 viewers have now helped to make 220 arrests.
The Source: The information in this story comes from Dallas Police Det. Eduardo Lopez Villa.
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