Kyrie Irving believes Dallas Mavericks teammate Cooper Flagg possesses some of the same qualities that helped Kevin Durant become one of the NBA’s greatest players. Flagg is entering his second season after an impressive rookie campaign that saw him average…
Kyrie Irving stated that Dallas Mavericks teammate Cooper Flagg displays competitive qualities similar to Kevin Durant. Following Dallas' preseason victory over the Houston Rockets, Irving highlighted the young forward's early leadership, two-way play, and competitive nature while showing respect to the distinct career trajectories of Durant and LeBron James.
Flagg enters his second NBA season after winning Rookie of the Year with averages of 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. During the preseason matchup against Houston, Flagg posted 14 points, four rebounds, and seven assists alongside Irving.
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