Cooper Flagg: Big Name, Bigger Impact?

The Dallas Mavericks shut down Cooper Flagg after 2 games in the summer league, and yet, everyone is brimming with anticipation as to his impact on his upcoming rookie season.

Here are his stats for the 2 summer league games:

• 31.4 minutes played per game
• 20.5 points per game on 36% FG percentage
• 5 rebounds per game
• 2.5 assists per game
• 1.5 steals per game
• 1 block per game
• 1.5 turnovers per game

These are only 2 games and are hardly an indication of what his season might look like, but in the realm of Daily Fantasy basketball and Mavs fans, this is good news. Expect better stats when he’s on the floor with Kyrie, Klay, and AD.

Flagg’s raw talent, instinct, and athleticism justifies all the hype. His 37-game college stint–20 points per game on almost 50% shooting (40% from 3) says a lot about his scoring and shot-making.

For Daily Fantasy Players: HOT! Cooper Flagg is potentially a good pick-up for your line-ups. If the game day match-up is great, he can even fill in your Daily Fantasy squad as the vice-captain, as he can also get rebounds, assists, and defensive stats.

For Traditional Fantasy Players: HOT! Cooper Flagg is expected by pundits to have an immediate impact on the Mavs with his shot-making, playmaking, and defense. Jason Kidd will definitely run plays through Cooper Flagg guaranteeing his stats. Yes, he can be your third round pick, or if you’re feeling brave, your second round pick.