US Edition"He’s Got Like Half a Foot on Me": Bronny James Reacts to Viral Duel Moment Against Cooper Flagg in Electrifying Summer League Game
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, JUL 11 – The Summer League game between rookie Cooper Flagg and sophomore Bronny James drew record ticket prices averaging $223, reflecting high fan interest in their debut performances.
- On Thursday night at the Thomas & Mack Center, the Summer League featured a much-anticipated matchup between the Lakers and Mavericks.
- The game pitched 20-year-old Bronny James against 18-year-old Cooper Flagg, whose rookie debut was challenged by a new environment and high expectations.
- Flagg posted 10 points on 5-of-21 shooting, along with six boards and four assists, while James added eight points, grabbed two rebounds, and handed out two assists despite making just 25% of his shots.
- Flagg described his professional debut as falling short of his expectations, noting the challenge of adjusting to unfamiliar surroundings and playing alongside new teammates, while James mentioned that he tries to maintain his position against someone who has a noticeable physical advantage.
- The Mavericks narrowly defeated the Lakers 87-85, with Flagg and his team set to face the San Antonio Spurs in their next Summer League game on Saturday.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James and Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg matched up in a highly anticipated summer league battle on Thursday. Flagg's Mavs won 87-85, and afterward, James commented on Flagg's great potential and also talked about defending the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft.
Bronny And Cooper Flagg Sold Out The Arena Last Night In The Summer League And Bronny Showed Why He's The Next Great Player In The NBA
Listen, last night the entire world was watching Cooper Flagg and Bronny play hoops. The ticket entry is what I'm going to say is factually correct without checking the highest price point to a summer...
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