The Top NBA Draft’s Prospect Cooper Flag has all the talent and potential in the world, but Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving are key to success with the Dallas Mavericks.
The Dallas Mavericks confirmed that they would select Cooper Flag in their first draft pick on June 25th. Flag is the best small forward prospect in his class, and many consider him the best whole.
Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving (despite his ACL injury), adding Flag to his roster with Klay Thompson, could bring great success to the franchise. Gilbert Arenas believes Flag can turn Mavericks into a true contender for the 2026-27 season after a year of experience in the NBA.
Davis was tipped by Mentor Flag next season. But one of the former Mavericks’ first round picks believes that the flag’s first season in Dallas depends on the team’s star player.
Former Dallas Mavericks star Derek Harper spoke in an interview with Knicks Fan TV. While talking about his success with the Cooper Flag and the Mavericks, Harper pointed out an important factor.
He believes that If star players like Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving are healthy, Flag thrives and rules with Mavericks. Playing with great players will help you take your flag game to another level.
“It’s going to take some time for him to develop. But I think the skill set is there, there’s size, the intelligence is there as a player.”
“Our big question here is simple and mediocre. The Mavericks need to be healthy for him to make an impact. Playing with greatness clearly gives him an advantage. ”
“Ad, Kyrie, when you’re playing with such a person, you’re obviously the third or fourth guy and I think he has enough skill to rule from that perspective.“
Unfortunately, for the Cooper Flag and the Dallas Mavericks, the health of star players is an issue. Kyrie Irving will be playing for most of next season due to an ACL injury.
Anthony Davis has a long history of injuries issues and spends a lot of time on the sidelines. Davis appears to have a better understanding of his health in recent years. However, due to his track record, nothing is taken for granted.
When healthy, Davis and Irving are both great players and can perform in the evenings and nights to win.
The Mavericks hope that both players will come in playoff time in 2026. Recently, Kyrie Irving shared his excitement over Flag’s arrival. Perhaps Irving will be able to share the court with Flag when he returns to court next season.
The Landing Cooper Flag makes Luka Doncic Trade slightly more endurable for Mavericks fans. But the true potential of their current roster is only seen when all their celebrities are in healthy and in good form. When that happens, it’s still a big problem for Mavericks fans.