Cooper Flagg is hard at work ahead of his second season in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks.
Cooper Flagg’s rookie campaign with the Dallas Mavericks lived up to every ounce of the hype. Transitioning to the pros looked almost effortless as he averaged 21 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists, taking home Rookie of the Year honors.
Drafted No. 1 overall to play alongside Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg expected to join a contender. Instead, injuries devastated the roster, and Dallas stumbled to a 26–56 record.
However, thrust into the lead role, Flagg led the Mavericks in points, rebounds, assists, and steals.
But the hard work doesn’t stop there, with plenty still to prove to and an extra onus this season.
Cooper Flagg practices ahead of the new NBA season
In footage that was shared on social media by the Dallas Mavericks, Cooper Flagg can be seen working on his handles and shooting in the gym.
He can be seen sinking multiple threes, which was the main talking point for Dallas Mavericks fans.
This fan kicked things off: “That 3pt volume going up this season. League in trouble”
“HES MAKING 3 POINTERS THANK YOU.“ another fan was excited.
One fan has raised their ambitions: “I’m seeing pull up 3 work, they weren’t lying! We’re getting a top 5 mvp finish”
“He’s gonna spam so much 3s next year, people would start complaining,” another added.
This supporter also feared for the rest of the NBA: “A threat behind the 3? It’s gonna be over!!!“
Cooper Flagg’s transition to the NBA 3-point line was a learning curve during his rookie season with the Mavericks, as he shot under 30% from deep.
However, the new footage has reignited some hope amongst Mavericks fans that his second season could look very different.
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