Cooper Flagg’s historic Mavericks debut
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Cooper Flagg doesn't miss Luka Doncic in Dallas and is grateful for his departure from the Mavericks
When the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February, it sent shockwaves through the NBA. Four months later, the organization made another franchise-
On October 22nd, the Dallas Mavericks will kick off their season at home against the San Antonio Spurs. First overall pick Cooper Flagg will go up against Dylan Harper and Victor Wembanyama.Dallas boasts an impressive supporting cast behind Flagg.
Our experts predict where the Mavs finish in a stacked Western Conferece, if Cooper Flagg is the Rookie of the Year and more.
However, it is his defensive potential that has sparked intrigue and according to Kendrick Perkins, Flagg's combination of high basketball IQ and a 6'9" frame ensures that he will not be overpowered, even when switching across multiple positions.
What Mavericks center Dereck Lively II said about his rookie Cooper Flagg's vibe around the team off the court.
The Mavs could be on the move with the expiration of its lease in 2031 at American Airlines Center in downtown Dallas’ Victory Park.
Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers will take on Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks in preseason play at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Perkins isn't the only former player to compare Flagg to LeBron James, as one of Perkins' Celtics teammates, Brian Scalabrine, who helped open the basketball world to Cooper Flagg while he was in Maine, made a similar comparison before the draft.
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