Dirk Nowitzki Reveals His First Conversation to Rising Star Cooper Flagg

Fans of the Dallas Mavericks are still grappling with the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. However, acquiring Cooper Flagg offers a silver lining. The Mavericks are optimistic that Flagg can translate his Duke success to the NBA, thus fans will be closely monitoring his league performance. Renowned Mavericks coach Dirk Nowitzki shares this sentiment, expressing confidence that the team can vie for a championship, especially upon Kyrie Irving’s recovery from his injury.Speaking on the DLSS Sports YouTube channel, Nowitzki remarked on the roster's depth, pointing out the strong front-court and robust back-court options that will bolster the team's competitiveness when Irving returns. While expectations for Flagg to perform at Doncic's MVP level in his rookie season are tempered, his continued development is seen as crucial for the franchise.Nowitzki, excited to offer guidance to Flagg, shared about his initial outreach following the draft, underscoring his readiness to support the young player as he embarks on his NBA journey.