Cooper Flagg's highly anticipated Summer League debut with the Dallas Mavericks, as the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, did not meet expectations, drawing criticism. Instead of deflecting, Flagg faced the critique head-on,

Cooper Flagg didn't shy away from self-criticism after a rocky NBA summer league debut, calling the performance "not up to my standard" following the Dallas Mavericks' 87-85 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Cooper Flagg Will Be a 'Better Scorer Than Kevin Garnett,' Predicts NBA Analyst originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

He's too quick to make the right basketball play." No one could say that about Bronny James on Thursday night. Sure, it's just Summer League, but this is a crucial summer for LeBron's son as he heads into his second professional season.

Cooper Flagg is one of the most well-rounded prospects to enter the NBA in recent memory. His competitve drive started pea picking in Maine.

On the other hand, if Dallas underachieves, Cooper will be largely insulated from criticism. No matter the hype the 18-year-old forward has, it is no surprise that AD is still the No. 1 option for ...

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg didn't wait for Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison to break the silence with an opening statement as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft was introduced to a packed Dallas ...