Cooper Flagg made his Las Vegas Summer League debut with 10 points, six rebounds, and four assists, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 87-85. Flagg struggled with his shooting, finishing 5-for-21, and did not score in the second half. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd praised his performance and highlighted his maturity and decision-making skills. Bronny James of the Lakers missed a crucial shot at the end, while his teammate Cole Swider led with 22 points. Other notable scorers included Ryan Nembhard and Miles Kelly for Dallas, along with key contributions from Lakers players.
Cooper Flagg, No 1 draft pick, scored 10 points with six rebounds and four assists in 32 minutes during his Summer League debut, showcasing potential despite shooting struggles.
Coach Jason Kidd praised Flagg's decision-making and poise, stating, 'When you have someone like Cooper who can handle, who can shoot, who can pass, you want the ball in his hands.'
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