We get it, Dallas Mavericks followers, you continue to miss seventh-year guard Luka Doncic, who was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers final season.
Nevertheless, they have to admit Doncic has in all probability by no means rocked the rim like rookie ahead Cooper Flagg did throughout Wednesday night time’s matchup in opposition to the New Orleans Pelicans.
Late within the first quarter of Dallas’ dwelling recreation, ahead Naji Marshall lobbed the ball to Flagg on an alley-oop. The No. 1 total decide of the 2025 NBA Draft then posterized ahead Karlo Matkovic.
The Mavericks misplaced, nevertheless, 101-99. Flagg scored 20 factors on 8-of-19 taking pictures from the sector and logged 9 rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks. It is value noting he missed a floating jumper that may’ve despatched the sport to time beyond regulation. Nonetheless, the previous Duke Blue Devils star confirmed Dallas there may very well be loads of purpose for optimism within the post-Doncic period.
