The Dallas Mavericks (literally) got a winning lottery ticket in Cooper Flagg, and head coach Jason Kidd has been experimenting with how best to use him at the NBA Summer League. While Flagg is traditionally seen as a forward - likely a power forward with a larger center on the floor with him - Kidd appears to be trying something different.

Naji Marshall was one of seven members of the Dallas Mavericks sitting courtside in Las Vegas last week, analyzing a competitive matchup between Cooper Flagg and Bronny James. The two summer league standouts were matched up against each other on three consecutive possessions,

Cooper Flagg has drawn national attention since being selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks, but one of the NBA’s most iconic figures says the best thing the 18-year-old can do right now is take his time.

To add to the accolades, Flagg won ESPN’s ESPY award for the 2025 Best Male College Athlete on Wednesday afternoon. 🏀 @DukeMBB ➡️ @dallasmavs @Cooper_Flagg takes home the @ESPYS Best College Athlete - Men's Sports award! 🏆 @MarchMadnessMBB x @MFinalFour pic.twitter.com/7jYKl1r0BK

Naji Marshall is convinced that the Dallas Mavericks struck gold with Cooper Flagg. And after watching two Summer League games, the five-year journeyman can’t wait to share the NBA court with him soon.

Channing Frye lists three things Cooper Flagg will benefit from the most in his rookie year: "It's like Caitlin Clark" originally appeared on Basketball Network. Cooper Flagg has been one of the main talking points in the basketball world for more than a year now, probably even before he ever played his first game for Duke.

Cooper Flagg did so many things well in his second NBA Summer League game for the Dallas Mavericks. The No. 1 overall pick dropped 31 points (10-21 FG) on a variety of moves, shots and finishes. But one thing was a bit lacking: Flagg shot 8-for-13 from the foul line. He knows his mom, Kelly, won't be happy.