Cooper Flagg Talks NBA Debut
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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 made a big decision regarding No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg before his career debut against the Spurs.
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.
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NBA rookie patches, explained: Why Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and others have special logos on their jerseys
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.
He joins a Mavericks team that is less than two years removed from an NBA Finals appearance against the Boston Celtics in 2024. Head coach Jason Kidd's team features a talented roster that includes former NBA champions Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson.