Watch Cooper Flagg shoot Kevin Durant in the Rockets game
Cooper Flagg was thrust into an environment seething with anger after the Luka Doncic trade. The home crowd expressed their displeasure by flooding the American Airlines Center with “fire Nico” chants. He was forced to answer questions about the hostility, all the while trying to find a foothold as the de facto point guard. When is it Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison, the new forward still faced other challenges. He was given the task of leading the franchise at just 19 years old, as Anthony Davis endures another long recovery. And yet, Flagg continues to dazzle in his first NBA season.
Despite enduring some growing pains, especially from 3-point range, the No. 1 overall pick is showing an eye-opening composure. He did it again in Saturday night’s game against Houston Rockets. Responding to the future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant in the third quarter, Flagg showed excellent body control and footwork before sinking. The teenager is not stunned. He believes it’s his game, as do his teammates.
Cooper Flagg spins and scores OVER Kevin Durant 😤
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 1, 2026
2026-02-01 03:54:00
