For a while, Dallas had one recurring headache: injuries. Luka Doncic was sidelined, Anthony Davis couldn’t stay healthy, and Kyrie Irving eventually joined the list. But now, there’s a different kind of buzz in the air. Enter Cooper Flagg, the Mavericks’ most anticipated rookie in years. His relentless work ethic and polished game have turned heads since his Duke days. After a college run defined by defensive grit and offensive versatility, Flagg’s leap to the NBA comes with sky-high expectations, and Dallas is ready to believe again.

In a recent sit-down with All Things Mavs, Cooper Flagg’s trainer, Matt Mackenzie, offered a glimpse into the rookie’s mindset heading into his debut season. “I think that, for Cooper, he wants to make sure that he puts team success before individual accol

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