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Morez Johnson Jr. Steps Into NBA With Mavericks
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- Jun 25, 2026
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- 105
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Summary
Morez Johnson Jr. is officially an NBA player, drafted ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks and reunited with his college coach Dusty May — who jokingly calls him his “favorite,” but Johnson knows that won’t earn him any special treatment. He’s embracing his role as a professional, every-day guy focused on teamwork and leading by example, while leveraging his familiarity with May’s demanding, honest coaching style to accelerate his pro transition. Johnson sees himself as a versatile, relentless competitor — even coining the term “junkyard dog” to describe his work ethic — and is eager to expand his shooting range and showcase his underrated ball-handling. With a defensive edge and fit for a team building around versatility alongside Cooper Flagg, Johnson is ready to prove he’s got more to give, even if it means earning his minutes the hard way. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/59fc462c4adf5502