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Cooper Flagg is the next big star of the NBA, and Thursday night was the first time that fans around the world got to witness the skills and will of the sensational rookie drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks.
Cooper Flag embarrass LeBron and Bronny James teammate and makes the crowd go crazy
The former Duke Blue Devil saw action during the NBA Summer League opener for the Mavs agains the Los Angeles Lakers, which included second year guard Dalton Knecht and Bronny James, the oldest son of LeBron James.
The former USC Trojan finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 2.3 points, 0.8 assists, 0.7 rebounds, 0.3 three-pointers and 0.3 steals across 6.7 minutes per game in 27 regular-season appearances, with one start. Amidst the rumours of a possible departure of LeBron from Los Angeles, Bronny will have to show the Purple and Gold that he’s invested into getting more minutes with the first team next season.
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Cooper Flagg embarrass LeBron and Bronny’s teammate
Cooper Flagg detonated during the Mavericks’ Summer League opener, as the rookie delivered a jaw-dropping moment that blew the crowd away. Midway through the first quarter, he ripped the ball away and stormed down the court for a thunderous one-handed dunk over the Lakers’ defense. The entire arena jumped to their feet.
Cooper Flagg disses new Mavericks teammate Kyrie Irving with a harsh critic of his college career
Right after that play, Flagg hit a smooth step-back jumper and followed it up with the biggest highlight of the game. With just over a minute left, he chased down DJ Steward and blocked his shot from behind, triggering a fast break that ended in a clutch three by Ryan Nembhard to secure the Mavericks’ win.
Flagg called it one of the worst games of his life. But with 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and the game-saving block, fans weren’t buying the modesty. Social media exploded, praising his court vision, effort, and maturity. At just 18 years old, Cooper is already proving he belongs.
Cooper gets praise from coach and former owner
Cooper Flagg‘s flashes of greatness Thursday night got coaches and former owner Mark Cuban excited about the Dallas Mavericks‘ future. “He just makes the right play over and over again,” said Josh Broghamer, an assistant to Jason Kidd who is serving as summer league head coach.
“That’s what he does. He makes winning plays whether it’s offense or defense. That’s as advertised, whether it’s the right pass or it’s a defensive possession or scoring the ball, that’s what he does. So that’s not a surprise to any of us who have seen him the last couple days.”
Meanwhile, Cuban was ecstatic over Flagg’s first Mavericks‘ game. But he believes the best part of Flagg‘s presence with the team will be that, even as a No. 1 draft pick, he won’t have to be “The Man” right away. “You got multiple hall of fame players,” the business man said, ticking off Irving, Klay Thompson and Anthony Davis as Flagg‘s teammates. “Who gets to be mentored like that?
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