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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Custom Dallas Mavericks Jerseys . -- Wrestling legend Ric Flair, a special guest at Atlanta Falcons training camp Tuesday, praised star receiver Julio Jones while calling out Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman.The Nature Boy, a guest of Jones, addressed the Falcons following practice, firing up the entire squad with his trademark Wooooooo! before breaking the huddle.Afterward, Flair shared a special message about Jones with ESPN and called out Norman, the former Carolina Panthers cornerback who will suit up for the Redskins against the Falcons on Thursday night.This is the Nature Boy Ric Flair at Falcons training camp with my main man, my brother, Julio Jones, the greatest wide receiver in the NFL, Flair screamed. Thats right, Josh Norman: The best. Nobody catches up to Julio Jones. Wooooooo! Go Falcons.Flair, who used to live in Charlotte but now resides in the Atlanta area, expanded on his thoughts about the Falcons.I met Julio at Lake Lanier, and my family has been big Falcons fans, Flair said. I am a Falcon fan now. Its easy to say youre a fan of Tom Brady and the Patriots. But now, I want someone in this conference (NFC South) to step up, and this could be Atlantas year. The Panthers gave up a lot on defense. I think (the Falcons) can do it, if everyone stays healthy.I think Julio is one of the most wonderful, most polite, most articulate guys Ive ever met. From texting and talking and just being so kind to people. He doesnt have to be, but hes such a quality guy. Hes first class.Flair expressed an equal amount of respect for coach Dan Quinn after meeting the Falcons coach for the first time Tuesday. The respect is mutual.You could see the energy, Quinn said of Flair. (He) was talking with us and having some fun. 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Friday in Las Vegas provided a first look at Brandon Ingram, Jamal Murray and Buddy Hield, but it was No. 5 overall pick Kris Dunn who had the arena humming after a nasty double-crossover.Heres what else was buzzing around the UNLV campus on Day 1 of the Las Vegas Summer League:Pelicans Cheick Diallo: Hes a talkerEvery time [Hield] says, Cheick, you talk too much. Because Im trying to give him [defensive directions], like, OK, go right, go left. Im like, Bro, Im there behind. So when I say go right, I can see it. Because all defense, you have to trust each other.Sometimes he says, Cheick, tell me earlier. And I say, OK, I got you, boss. -- as told to Justin Verrier, ESPNExecs still processing free-agency dealsSurprised by the spending in NBA free agency this summer? So are team executives.Despite planning for the salary cap to jump from $70 million to $94 million, executives are still having a tough time understanding some of this summers most lavish deals. The profligate spending helps explain why the league is no longer planning for such a large shortfall in what players are owed this summer, causing a reduction in the projected 2017-18 salary cap. -- Kevin Pelton, ESPN InsiderTimberwolves Dunn impressive in debutDunn looks physically dominant. He has a great combination of strength and length.The Providence College product changes speeds well and his handle was tight. But I wasnt enamored with his after-the-play antics: staring down the Denver Nuggets bench after a made shot, flexing after another. And hes clearly pushing off before shooting.The adjustmments Dunn makes during the week will be interesting to observe. 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Nuggets staffers are thrilled with their inclusion, and think it will be a rewarding experience for them, not only for skill development, but also for their growth as team leaders. Head coach Mike Malone said hes looking for Mudiay to take that next step as a leader on the floor, both in terms of his grasp of game management as a point guard and as an example for younger players. -- Amin Elhassan, ESPN Insider ' ' '