Cooper Flagg had a stellar rookie season, but one blemish on his campaign was his lackluster advanced numbers. While Flagg had great counting stats, the advanced metrics suggest his impact was below average, but it can definitely be improved. One…
Dusty May intends to help Cooper Flagg generate easier scoring chances by emphasizing offensive rebounding and putbacks. Mavs Moneyball reports that Flagg ranked in just the 38th percentile in offensive rebounding percentage during his rookie season despite his athleticism. May stated following training camp that playing connected basketball will organically afford Flagg more opportunities on the glass to win possession battles.
The article highlights that May brings an analytically driven approach to the Dallas Mavericks while still allowing elite scorers like Flagg and Kyrie Irving to take efficient mid-range shots. May noted he will not overrule players who have mastery over specific shot types, aiming to maximize their natural strengths.
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