Cooper Flagg has received no shortage of attention for plenty of reasons. He performed at a high level with Duke basketball en route to getting selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft. The 18-year-old offers a unique blend of defensive prowess and offensive upside that would excite any team in the NBA. There is one specific element of his game that will only improve the Mavericks' offense for years to come, however.

There are obviously many reasons to love Flagg's game. He's an excellent defender, tremendous finisher at the basket and is continuing to improve as a shooter. His knowledge of the game and instincts only add even more concerns for opponents.

The conversation in recent weeks has often centered around whether or not Cooper Flagg will play point

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