Kyrie Irving already fits better with Cooper Flagg than he did with Luka Doncic

Will Miller of The Smoking Cuban argues that Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg complement each other better on the court than Irving did with Luka Doncic. The writer points out that Dallas' fast-paced transition offense and selfless ball movement suit both players, as highlighted by their combined 68-point performance in an NBA Cup victory over the Houston Rockets.

Miller highlights that unlike Doncic's heliocentric half-court style, Flagg and Irving thrive both on and off the ball while opening scoring opportunities for teammates. Additionally, the writer argues that Flagg's elite defense compensates for Irving's point-of-attack limitations, giving the Mavericks a more balanced foundation as they target a playoff return.