The Mavericks are already laying the perfect blueprint for Cooper Flagg success, and it starts with D'Angelo Russell.
The Dallas Mavericks kicked off free agency by signing D'Angelo Russell to a two-year deal, and this move came just a few days after Dallas drafted Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg is set to become one of the team's stars right away, as he sports an NBA-ready frame, game, and work ethic. The Mavs already have a great plan in place to help jumpstart his development as a ball handler and creator, and it starts with his on-court dynamic with Russell within the starting lineup to begin the season.