Cooper Flagg Highlights Thread

[F Gump]

For me, the issue will likely be the ball-handling.

We're used to seeing Luka spend a good number of seconds dribbling and staring at his defender. Then Luka would start moving and it would be like someone started a blender. I can't believe the offense is going to look anything like that now, and I'm not sure I necessarily picture it with CF at the point of attack.

I do think though, I could see CF doing a lot or work setting screens, lots of pick-and-roll, and rotating the perimeter just like he did at Duke. Maybe he quarterbacks certain sets and plays an outsized role in running the offense, but I can't see him just dribbling for seconds at a time, just to take measure of his defender the way Luka did.

It's going to be different. It's inevitable. But this playing the 1 or 2 spot may not be as relevant as we think it is with a different style of play.

I agree with this 100%. I think the Mavs expectation is to have the ball moving, and not pounded up the floor or on the perimeter in the halfcourt, with anyone and everyone open to bring it up and initiating the offense. Pushing the pace, trying to attack the basket, get the defense on its heels.

And as you note, that allows for a much different type of player as PG than Luka. (That's part of my thinking that a Flagg/Klay combo at G could be something they might opt for.)