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Mavericks to Test Cooper Flagg at Point Guard in Summer League Opener

Coach Jason Kidd will test the 18-year-old at point guard following his Dallas clinic for a July 10 Summer League opener against the Lakers

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Overview

  • Cooper Flagg completed his introductory press conference and hosted a basketball clinic for Boys and Girls Club members in Dallas.
  • Jason Kidd and owner Mark Cuban have outlined plans to deploy Flagg at point guard as well as wing positions during Summer League to accelerate his development.
  • Footage of Flagg greeting Kyrie Irving with a dap highlighted his early rapport with veteran teammates.
  • NBA stars including Steph Curry have shared throwback praise for Flagg, and analyst Paul Pierce called him a lock for Rookie of the Year.
  • Flagg is set to make his NBA debut on July 10 in the Las Vegas Summer League opener against the Lakers.