Cooper Flagg will continue his NBA journey with the Dallas Mavericks’ core. After being drafted as a No. 1 pick, the 18-year-old Flagg started a promising career so far with Dallas’ core. Even at this young age, he earns a most complete player tag that underscores his on-court excellence, and he has a lot of time to further evolve himself in the league.
The Mavericks are building strongly with Flagg complementing their starting lineup. At Duke, he averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists. Flagg brings his elite defense and playmaking, which earned him the Maverciks’ respect early in his career.
“I don’t see any scenario where Dallas is .500 or under this season. They’re gonna be too f**king good defensively,” NBA Expert Bill Simmons said. “And the reason is because Cooper Flagg, who’s an over-competitive psycho, you would’ve known that if you watched at Duke or followed him in high school or anything. He’s a maniac.”
With a significantly robust roster, the Mavericks aim for a strong run next season. As Flagg will be a key part of the Mavericks’ journey, he will grow and deliver more proficiently to stay a future asset in Dallas’ core.
Head Coach Praised Cooper Flagg’s Performance In The Debut Night
Flagg had a strong preseason debut for the Mavericks, winning 106-89 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team’s head coach, Jason Kidd, expressed his appreciation for Flagg’s performance.
Flagg scored 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, and a block in just 14 minutes. “He was great,” Jason Kidd said. “Cooper did an incredible job for us. He has been doing this for us since training camp started in Vancouver. You got to see the defensive side. You got to see the playmaking and then the scoring ability. I thought he was really, really good tonight.”
With the veteran experiences in the core, Flagg will have a more skillful journey with the Mavericks’ core. The head coach has complete faith in his potential and must stand tall on the team’s trust to meet their expectations.
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