Cooper Flagg was faced with a challenge the first day on the job by head coach Jason Kidd. In his first game, he proved he was up for the challenge.

The Dallas Mavericks have wasted no time making their intentions clear for Cooper Flagg, the top selection in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Cooper Flagg's highly anticipated Summer League debut with the Dallas Mavericks, as the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, did not meet expectations, drawing criticism. Instead of deflecting, Flagg faced the critique head-on,