Cooper Flagg Breaks Silence After Mavericks’ Heavy Loss—His Message Shakes the NBA
On March 14, in the NBA regular season, the Dallas Mavericks suffered a heavy 105-138 home loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. After the game, Cooper Flagg, the Mavericks’ top overall pick, spoke to the media.
As the regular season nears its end, Flagg has appeared in 54 games for the Mavericks so far this season, averaging 19.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. Reflecting on his roller-coaster rookie season, Flagg stated that he has learned a great deal and matured significantly.
“This entire year has given me a deeper understanding of myself, of the game of basketball, of the people around me, and even a greater perspective on life,” Flagg said. “For me, this has been a very rewarding year, and it has forced me to grow up in a lot of ways.”





