Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg is the heavy favorite for Rookie of the Year and a projected franchise player. The general consensus is that it won't take long for Flagg to prove he can operate as a true star on a roster with future Hall of Fame inductees Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving.
Though not in denial of his potential, one anonymous coach is concerned that Dallas is setting Flagg up to have to leap over unnecessary hurdles during his first season with the team.
The Mavericks selected Flagg at No. 1 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.