At 18 years old, it could be a long time before Cooper reaches his maximum potential, but he can lean on veterans like Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson until he's ready to take the reins. With all the pressure in the world on his shoulders, Flagg is facing some serious heat to live up to fan expectations, and it could hinder his NBA trajectory.

During the presser, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd previewed one way he plans to use Flagg—at point guard. Though the 6'9" Flagg has primarily played at forward throughout his life, Kidd wants to test him out by occasionally playing him at point guard.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd managed to weather the storm of seeing the team trade away Luka Doncic. It certainly helps that the team landed Cooper Flagg, one of the highest-rated prospects since Victor Wembanyama.