Despite playing small forward at Duke and standing 6'9", Flagg made his debut in the starting lineup at point guard. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd noted back in June that he wanted to use Flagg at point guard, which gives them an opportunity to boast the league's biggest team.

The Dallas Mavericks aren't going to be shy about letting rookie forward Cooper Flagg run the offense this season.

Why did “Inside the NBA” criticize the usage of Cooper Flagg in his NBA debut, saying he was in a miscast role?

Follow along as we bring you the top moments and highlights from around the Association, including Cooper Flagg's NBA debut as the Mavericks face Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.

NBA debutants will have their first games commemorated with a patch -- one that will be removed and placed on one-of-a-kind autographed trading cards following use.

Klay Thompson: “I want a ring bro… Trying to get Coop on that list with Magic [Johnson] and Bill Russell…” Cooper Flagg: Klay [has] been treating me well. He’s a great vet. Been giving us books, knowledge, wisdom. Great vet, man.” (via NBA/YT) pic.twitter.com/naTu9dOwzo