Cooper Flagg learns against the best defenders in the NBA
Not only Cooper Flagg he plays a position that is not his own, the playmaker position, but more than that, he faces the best opposition defenders every night. And so it will be as long as Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving he will not be on earth to support him.
“When we look at our entire team, when he’s healthy, Kai will be defended by the best outside linebacker and AD will be the best inside linebacker.” Anticipate Kidd. “Cooper is facing both right now – the best defender on the outside and then the one in the paint.
Last night Flegg recorded 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists against wizards, and the good news is that the Mavericks won. This is only their third win of the season, and Flag has already lost seven times. Last year, with Duke, he finished undefeated in the regular season…
“It’s not high school or college, so you’re going to lose more than four or six games,” Kidd continued. “But every defeat is a lesson. This does not stop you from becoming a champion or one of the best players in the world. You have to adapt, understand that defeat is part of the process and learn from every match.”
As for whether Flag will be frustrated by two or three defenders squeezing him tight, same analysis for Kidd. “It can only make him better over time, especially when he plays with them. His game will be much smoother and he’ll be able to do everything we know he can do. He’s already scoring against some of the best defensemen in the league, though.”
2025-11-09 14:54:00
