Draymond Green highlighted that Cooper Flagg, the NBA Draft's No. 1 overall pick, finds himself in a unique position with the Dallas Mavericks, surrounded by established stars like Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. Unlike many rookies expected to shoulder a franchise's burdens, Flagg is not pressured to be a savior. Instead, he will likely play small forward alongside Davis and the returning Klay Thompson, allowing for offensive flexibility, especially during Irving's recovery.

Flagg, a versatile player at 6-foot-8, thrived as a point-forward at Duke, demonstrating comfort in pick-and-roll situations. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd plans to encourage Flagg to embrace distribution, promoting a learning environment where mistakes are acceptable. With great players around him, Flagg's transition to the NBA seems promising, suggesting that he can focus on playing to his strengths and contributing to a successful team ethos.