Mavericks Shut Down Cooper Flagg
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BasketballNetwork.net on MSNOlden Polynice fears Cooper Flagg might not live up to the hype: "They've been looking for the next Larry Bird for I don't know how many years"Olden Polynice fears Cooper Flagg might not live up to the hype: "They've been looking for the next Larry Bird for I don't know how many years" originally appeared on Basketball Network. Cooper Flagg will enter his rookie NBA season with sky-high expectations after the Dallas Mavericks drafted him first overall.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg earned two nominations. He’s up for Best College Athlete in Men’s Sports, alongside Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, and Best Breakthrough Athlete, recognizing his standout season at Duke. The ESPYS, hosted by comedian Shane Gillis, will air at 7 p.m. Wednesday on WFAA (ABC).
The Dallas Mavericks decided to shut him down after his second game, a 31-point outburst against the San Antonio Spurs. It was the performance everyone was waiting for, as Flagg displayed his vast array of scoring ability from all three levels,
Dallas Mavericks No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg is already facing some lofty expectations, and another major comparison recently came his way.