US EditionFlagg scores 31 points in second Summer League game
CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA, JUL 13 – Cooper Flagg scored 31 points, the highest by a No. 1 pick since 2010, but Dallas Mavericks shut him down early to manage his workload after two Summer League games.
- Cooper Flagg played his second Summer League game on Saturday with the Dallas Mavericks, scoring a game-high 31 points in a 76-69 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
- Flagg struggled in his debut on Thursday against the Lakers, shooting 5-for-21, but the Mavericks aimed to develop him by increasing his usage and playing a faster pace.
- In the Saturday game, Flagg shot 10-of-21, added four rebounds, an assist, one block, and hit his first three-pointers, accounting for nearly half of Dallas's total points.
- Flagg said, "I'm exhausted," highlighting the physical and mental demands of initiating an NBA offense while showing signs of embracing his challenging role.
- The Mavericks view these Summer League reps as foundational for Flagg’s growth into a versatile leader, reflecting their investment in his long-term development despite early struggles.
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Mavericks shut down top pick Flagg from NBA Vegas games: reports
The Dallas Mavericks have decided to shut down top NBA Draft pick Cooper Flagg from NBA Summer League competition after only two games, multiple reports said on Sunday.
Cooper Flagg Embracing Growing Pains as Mavericks’ Summer League Point Forward
Cooper Flagg is learning on the fly as the Mavericks test him at point forward in the Summer League. After a bounce-back 31-point performance against the Spurs, Flagg is embracing the growing pains—and it could pay off big for Dallas in the long run.
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