While Flagg looked good with the ball in his hands, he looked better playing off it, and that will be more of his role in Dallas where D’Angelo Russell in the short term and Kyrie Irving long term (once healthy), not to mention Anthony Davis, will facilitate the offense most of the time.

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg ’s NBA Summer League run is expected to be over in Las Vegas. The Mavericks will shut down the rookie for the rest of the exhibition tournament after just two games, according to ESPN 's Tim MacMahon.

The Dallas Mavericks decided to shut him down after his second game, a 31-point outburst against the San Antonio Spurs. It was the performance everyone was waiting for, as Flagg displayed his vast array of scoring ability from all three levels,

Dallas Mavericks No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg is already facing some lofty expectations, and another major comparison recently came his way.

COOPER FLAGG PUNCHED DOWN A FASTBREAK DUNK FOR HIS FIRST POINTS IN THE SUMMER LEAGUE! 🔨 Flagg then knocked down a TOUGH, contested mid-range over Dalton Knecht & got an and-1! Future NBA superstar? 🤔⭐️ pic.twitter.com/8nLxRMM6x9