Jason Kidd's Was RIGHT About Point-Flagg? + Cooper Flagg 6th in 2026 NBA Draft?!?!

The Dallas Mavericks are making headlines in the NBA as Cooper Flagg continues his impressive rookie campaign. How have the Mavs adjusted their lineups with stars like Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, and what does it mean for the future of Dallas basketball?

Nick Angstadt covers how Jason Kidd, Cooper Flagg, and other Mavericks have responded to criticism about lineup changes, including the point guard role, and how this impacted the team's early struggles. The episode discusses players such as Klay Thompson, Dereck Lively II, PJ Washington, Naji Marshall, D'Angelo Russell, Brandon Williams, and Ryan Nembhard, while referencing matchups against the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder. Hear insights about Anthony Davis’s leadership, Cooper Flagg’s development, and how Mavs veterans like Kyrie Irving fit into the evolving rotation alongside rising stars.

0:00 Jason Kidd on Cooper Flag Criticism
5:17 Flagg's Development vs. Early Season Record
10:18 Flagg 6th in 2026 NBA Draft?!

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