Cooper Flagg received high praises from Jason Kidd following his performance in the Dallas Mavericks' NBA Cup matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.

In 32 minutes of action, Flagg filled up the stat sheet. He finished with 29 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals. He shot 12-of-19 from the field and 5-of-6 from the free-throw line.

Kidd reflected on the win after the game, per reporter Joey Mistretta. He praised Flagg for his poise during clutch moments throughout the fourth quarter, commenting on his aggressiveness in big plays.

“We’ve seen this before. We could have used it last game, but understanding his poise and understanding how to get to his spot offensively, or how to use a teammate or find a teammate… I thought him coming back from his

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