US EditionHow the Mavericks have rallied behind Cooper Flagg one year after the Luka Dončić trade
Rookie Cooper Flagg has emerged as a key player for the Mavericks, delivering historic performances and providing hope after trading Luka Dončić to the Lakers one year ago.
- On Sunday, the Mavericks rallied around rookie Cooper Flagg one year after the Luka trade, as Flagg offers renewed hope following the blockbuster deal's fallout.
- Landing Cooper Flagg was improbable, given a 1.8% lottery chance, and coach Jason Kidd thrust him into a lead role during Kyrie Irving's ACL recovery.
- Flagg delivered historic stat lines, including a 30/10/5 game against the Rockets, the first teenager since Luka Dončić to do so.
- The Mavericks remain outside the play-in and face roster uncertainty as Anthony Davis's availability is unclear and they await Kyrie Irving's return.
- One year after the trade, the Luka Dončić deal continues to age poorly and is seen as a misfire that still reverberates across the league.
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On February 2nd of last year, the Dallas Mavericks sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in a historic trade. It was difficult for the Slovenian star to leave the franchise he wanted to stay with for the rest of his career, but Dončić quickly adapted to the new environment, where he was immediately loved by fans, players, and coaches alike.
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