“I think the difference is that Cooper can pass,” Cuban said. “He can play the game. He can defend. So you can put him in any NBA game.” Apart from Flagg’s poor taking pictures numbers, the Mavericks walked away really impressed with how the No. 1 choose fared. Flagg added six rebounds, 4 assists, three steals and a block. He usually assumed ball-handling duties. He ran the ground effectively in transition. He carried out that job description in 32 minutes, although Cuban joked it felt like “90 minutes.” “He’s solely 18 so you possibly can play him 90 minutes in a summer time league recreation,” Cuban stated. “Even in case you may inform he was gassed, he nonetheless made the proper play. He didn’t attempt to do an excessive amount of and say, ‘Hey, I’m the No. 1 choose. Let me attempt to present you why. He performed basketball the entire time.’ And he’s 18. My daughter simply graduated from highschool final month, and he’s youthful than her.” -via SportsKeeda / July 11, 2025
