Mavericks won’t thrive with Cooper Flagg
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After an up-and-down debut for Cooper Flagg, Charles Barkley warns the Mavericks about the current experiment with the rookie.
Our experts predict where the Mavs finish in a stacked Western Conferece, if Cooper Flagg is the Rookie of the Year and more.
He joins a Mavericks team that is less than two years removed from an NBA Finals appearance against the Boston Celtics in 2024. Head coach Jason Kidd's team features a talented roster that includes former NBA champions Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson.
Moreover, taking a step further, Perkins even proclaimed that while Flagg was ranked outside of the Top 50 players in the 2025-26 season, when this campaign is done, this Duke sensation will be unanimously ranked among the Top 25 players, courtesy of his quality two-way impact.