As the basketball world eagerly anticipates Cooper Flagg's NBA debut, questions are beginning to emerge about how well he will fit on the Mavericks roster.
The former No. 1 overall pick is projected to be the starting small forward, sharing the court and joining a formidable frontcourt alongside Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II for the Mavs.
Despite the buzz surrounding Flagg on his new team, there are questions about the long-term fit on the Mavericks.
During an appearance on the What an Experience podcast, former No. 2 overall pick Lonzo Ball shared his thoughts about how Flagg fits in the Mavericks' lineup next season.
"In today’s NBA, I would play him at the four. [Cooper at the three] it would depend. It’s all a matchup. Like whoever they are playing against. Because if I play him at the three and then I get Gafford or Lively in, with Davis too, like we better get every rebound. And defence. Like, hit the glass hard. But then if I want to play small ball, I’ll push him to the four. Put AD at the five."
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The Mavericks are looking to bounce back from a disappointing season of 39-43. season.The team was derailed by injuries, with Kyrie Irving suffering an ACL injury. Anthony Davis, who missed several games with a strained abductor injury.
The Mavericks with Flagg remain one of the more intriguing teams in the league; with a healthy roster and additions, the Mavs would be expected to compete at the top of the Western Conference.
Flagg has had all the tools to be a franchise all along. positionally His fit on the team should be seamless as he continues to develop as a player on this team that is built to win now.