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The former Mavericks player and current coach suggested Cooper Flagg, the top pick in the draft, will be tested at the point guard position as early as his NBA Summer League debut.

The Dallas Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg with the number one pick in this year's NBA draft. Flagg predicted his toughest challenge heading into his first season before his name was called by Adam Silver on June 25. He was introduced by the Mavs two days later and will wear the No. 32 jersey.

During halftime of Flagg's Summer League debut against the Lakers, ESPN's Malika Andrews asked Dallas coach Jason Kidd about the rookie phenom's role, and the possibility that we see "Point Coop" this year—especially while Irving is out.

LAS VEGAS — He missed 16 of 21 shots, including all five attempts from deep, and airballed his first and final shots. And those who saw his NBA 2K26 Summer League debut still came away with a consensus gut feeling: Cooper Flagg is right on pace to be a problem.

NBA legend Paul Pierce explained why he believes Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg would be a lock for the Rookie of the Year Award next season.

NBA Las Vegas Summer League is underway, and the Los Angeles Lakers had an exciting matchup. Lakers guard Bronny James faced the Dallas Mavericks and rookie sma

Cooper Flagg on Jason Kidd’s hopes to play him at PG next season for the #Mavs: “I’m looking forward to it. Coach Scheyer trusted me a lot last year & I handled it a lot. I didn’t