As soon as the Dallas Mavericks drafted Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick, fans salivated at the idea of trotting out a massive starting lineup that would include Flagg, D'Angelo Russell, P.J. Washington, Anthony Davis, and Dereck Lively II to begin the season. This would be an incredible defensive lineup, as every member of this unit is an elite defender outside of Russell, but a weakness on the other end of the floor could hold it back from being as effective as fans think.
If Jason Kidd decided to roll with a similar unit, which he teased earlier this offseason, their shooting could drop off significantly.