While discussing the 2025-26 Dallas Mavericks , Bill Simmons called the rookie Cooper Flagg an “over-competitive psycho,” argued Flagg’s motor will turn Dallas into a defensive nightmare , and predicted the Mavs won’t finish .500 or worse this season.

“I don't see any scenario where Dallas is .500 or under this season. They're gonna be too f**king good defensively,” Simmons said. “And the reason is because Cooper Flagg, who's an over-competitive psycho, you would've known that if you watched at Duke or followed him in high school or anything. He's a maniac.” Simmons said on a recent episode of his podcast.” Expand Tweet

At Duke, Flagg averaged roughly 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game while showing an unusual mix of on-ball creation and playmaking for a 6-foot-

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