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Mavericks Kick Off Cooper Flagg Era With Point Guard Experiment

Mark Cuban’s public pledge to raise wages for arena staff underlines a broader cultural shift within the franchise

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Overview

  • Nearly every Mavericks employee attended Cooper Flagg’s introductory press conference in Dallas, signaling renewed energy around the No. 1 pick
  • Minority owner Mark Cuban revealed he raised hourly staff wages after learning some qualified for Medicaid, spotlighting internal culture changes
  • Cuban shared a text advising coach Jason Kidd to use Flagg as a primary ball-handler to leverage his 6’11” size and versatility
  • Coach Jason Kidd confirmed plans to trial Flagg at point guard during July’s Summer League opener against the South Bay Lakers
  • When asked about moving on from Luka Dončić, Flagg said he intends to learn daily, improve his game and help the Mavericks win at the highest level