The Dallas Mavericks are heading into a new season under new head coach Dusty May. However, it turns out they had real interest in another top NCAA head coach with strong connection to two of their big players.

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg said Friday that he is confident his 3-point shooting will be a lot higher in his second season, after indecision and a lack of confidence dragged it down as a rookie.

On Friday at Dallas Mavericks media day, Flagg said he measured 6-foot-10 without shoes at a physical he underwent this week, meaning that the 19-year-old star forward has shot up an inch since his rookie season.

Veteran Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving says he’s under no physical restrictions from the torn ACL that sidelined him 19 months ago, an injury that he said was probably the best thing to happen to

The All-Star guard returns as the franchise's unquestioned leader on the court and will be paired with budding star Cooper Flagg.