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The Spurs must answer the Cooper Flagg call coming from inside the state for years to come

The Spurs have handled Cooper Flagg so far, but the 19-year-old is a Southwest Division problem San Antonio will be solving for the next ten years.

By Jahlil Williams · Air Alamo

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Jahlil Williams argues the San Antonio Spurs face an emerging in-state threat from Cooper Flagg's Dallas Mavericks.
Cooper Flagg is averaging 25.3 points, 6.8 assists, and 5.3 rebounds through the Mavericks' 4-2 start.
Flagg scored 33 points against the Spurs in their final meeting of the 2025-26 NBA season.

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Writer Jahlil Williams argues that the San Antonio Spurs face a serious in-state rival in Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks. The 19-year-old star has led Dallas to a 4-2 start following a win against the Houston Rockets, averaging 25.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 2.8 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game.

Williams highlights that Flagg scored 33 points against San Antonio late in the 2025-26 season. While noting that the Spurs reached the NBA Finals after defeating Oklahoma City, Williams contends that the Mavericks' rapid emergence around Flagg poses a direct challenge to Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio's championship aspirations.

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The Spurs must answer the Cooper Flagg call coming from inside the state for years to come

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