Cooper Flagg was faced with a challenge the first day on the job by head coach Jason Kidd. In his first game, he proved he was up for the challenge.

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd kept a close eye on Flagg during the game. ESPN’s Malika Andrews caught up with Kidd during the game and got his perspective on the role Flagg will play this year ...

Flagg didn’t hit a single shot from beyond the arc. But despite his shooting struggles, he delivered in a different way — one that aligns with Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd’s vision.