Even with Cooper Flagg likely starting next to Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II, the Dallas Mavericks' point-of-attack defense may need some work, especially in the backcourt, and ESPN's Tim MacMahon recently discussed this in an episode of "The Hoop Collective" with Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps.
MacMahon dove into how Klay Thompson struggled some in his defensive matchup against LaMelo Ball on Saturday night, also stating concern that he and D'Angelo Russell playing next to one another may not have what it takes to be a strong defensive pairing.
"I saw Klay Thompson try to defend LaMelo Ball, he got that assignment, and that didn't go very well either," MacMahon stated.