Cooper Flagg's trainer, Matt MacKenzie ( @resultsbb ), spoke to @Sportskeeda on his strong Summer League play, how upset he was over his shooting, Mark Cuban comparing Cooper's trajectory to Kobe Bryant, what Cooper hopes to learn from Dirk Nowitzki & more. https://t.co/9kE8AzYwGH pic.twitter.com/XcRp3b5TMP

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/mavericks as Dallas Mavericks make Cooper Flagg decision after 31-point outburst.

Rookie Cooper Flagg may not have been happy with his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League, but he still drew rave reviews all around after the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers,

While Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has the usual pressure of being the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft, the former Duke star is in a situation that sets up his rookie season to be tougher than even LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA campaigns.

Cooper Flagg is the centerpiece for the Dallas Mavericks, which changes how the players around him act on the court.

League debut for the Mavericks showcased his all-around potential, with 10 points, 6 rebounds, and defensive highlights. However, his poor shooting performance, particularly from three-point range, has raised concerns.

Number 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg makes his summer league debut as the Dallas Mavericks take on the Los Angeles Lakers in tonight’s NBA Summer League matchup.