Jose Alvarado Breaks Down Guarding Rookie Cooper Flagg
Jose Alvarado discusses the challenge of guarding Cooper Flagg, praising the Mavericks rookie’s confidence, aggression, and rapid growth early in his NBA career.
Jose Alvarado discusses the challenge of guarding Cooper Flagg, praising the Mavericks rookie’s confidence, aggression, and rapid growth early in his NBA career.
Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns face Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks tonight at the American Airlines Center. Booker called Flagg “a hell of a talent” with “the right mindset” as the rising rookie looks to make his mark against one of the NBA’s elite scorers.
Phoenix Suns defender Dillon Brooks shared his thoughts on facing Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg, calling him a hard-playing competitor but warning that he’ll need to prove his shooting ability against him.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg says he’s eager to face Spurs rookie Dylan Harper in their shared NBA debut, emphasizing competition over rivalry: “It’s never personal, but he’s a great player.”
2025 NBA Draft Recap: Cooper Flagg Headlines Dallas Mavericks’ Future
Cooper Flagg’s rise to stardom at just 18 years old signals a new era for the Dallas Mavericks. With comparisons to Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Pippen, Flagg’s elite two-way play, combined with a historic freshman season, makes him the perfect cornerstone for a rebuilding Mavericks franchise. Alongside prospects like Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, and V.J. Edgecombe, this draft class represents the future of the NBA.
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