Cooper Flagg sounds an unexpected summer league role in relation to Spurs

The Dallas Mavericks’ Top Pick, Cooper Flagg, bounced in the dominant mode During the Sabbath of the NBA Summer Merary League, publishing the game-high 31 points in the loss 76-69 in Suntonio Spurs.

Flagg’s performance followed by the Debuting against Los AngelesWhere it scored only 10 points on a shooting of 5 of 21 and failed to connect to any of his five attempts 3 points. Against San Antonio, Flagg replied with 10-21 from the shooting from the field, 3-9 from the ARC, and 8-OD-13 from the free throw line. He also added four jumps, blocks and help while he got a few minutes to the guard.

They asked about playing in minutes in the ball as a leading guard, Flagg noted that it was new, believes he was “solid“So far.

“I think I was firm,” Flagg said. “I’m exhausted. I’m not used to bring that the ball like that, I have someone on the hook for 94 meters. I’m definitely not used to it, but I think I’m firm job.”

31 points for flags were mOST Po A no. 1 Total selection In the summer league Las Vegas from John Wall in 2010. years. Five of its field goals came to disks to rim, over double, installation or lobby from Ryan Nembhard, showing their sports and final processing skills.

Its operating duties came as part of an experimental role, and Mavericks set a 6-foot forward to launch a crime and brought the ball against an intense full court. Over 62 minutes the summer league game, Flagg turned the ball just three times, the fact that impressed Main coach of the Josh Broghamer summer league.

“Three reversals in 60 minutes. I can’t boast him enough on it,” Broghamer said.

Flagg also drew significant defense attention, helping to create space and opportunities for teamigrate, even if they are not always captured. Van Flagg, Maverike fought offensive. Miles Kelly was the only other player in two-chair with 11 points on 3-8 recording. The rest of the team was combined to shoot only 11-36 (30.6%) from the field.

Ryan Nembhard, who had a strong opener, managed only two points on reduction of 1 of 10, but six assists wrote down. However, he also committed five reversions and picked up six offenses. Mavericks shot only 25% off the field in the first half and put 33-32 at half time.

On the Spurs side, David Jones-Garcia led 21 points (8-15 Fg), while no. 2 Pick Dylan Harper contributed 16 points and six rebounds in his summer league debut despite limiting minutes due to hurdle injury.

Mavericks fell to 1-1 in the summer league will continue to face Charlotte Hornets on Monday at 3:30 PM Pacific.