Cooper Flagg Injury Update: Mavericks Rookie Shrugs Off Concerns Around His Thumb Splint With Gritty Response

Cooper Flagg Injury Update: Mavericks Rookie Shrugs Off Concerns Around His Thumb Splint With Gritty Response

Cooper Flagg has been dealing with a thumb injury for weeks now, but the top overall pick in this year's draft has gutted it out, providing a spark for the Dallas Mavericks on both ends of the floor.

Dallas Rookie Cooper Flagg Minimizes Worry Over Ongoing Thumb Issue

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg put to rest any lingering concerns about his right thumb on Tuesday, reassuring reporters that the injury designation is nothing more than a formality. Despite wearing a splint for several weeks, the 18-year-old has barely missed a beat — or a game. Flagg Says He’s “Good to Go” Despite Injury Listing Flagg has appeared in 24 of the Mavericks’ first 25 games, making his continued presence on the injury report …