Overview

• Flagg scored a team-high 31 points on 10-of-21 shooting in his second Summer League outing, marking the most by a No. 1 pick since 2017 despite a 76-69 loss to the Spurs.
• He added four rebounds, one block and an assist, showcasing his versatility and adjustment to the faster professional game.
• His scoring surge followed a debut in which he finished 5-for-21 and described the performance as “one of the worst games” of his life in an 87-85 win over the Lakers.
• Coach Jason Kidd praised Flagg’s poise and decision-making, highlighting his readiness to assume primary ball-handling duties in Dallas’s post-Doncic rebuild.
• Skyrocketing ticket demand and nationwide media focus on his Summer League performances underscore the anticipation for his role in shaping the Mavericks’ future ahead of October’s opener.