This was all part of the plan according to Mavericks coach Jason Kidd, who said earlier this summer the franchise wanted to make Flagg "uncomfortable" early on. Kyrie Irving will be on the shelf much of the regular season following a knee injury.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/mavericks as Cooper Flagg's Summer League run should teach Mavericks a lot. Cooper Flagg is hanging up his sneakers after the first two games with the Dallas Mavericks in the Las Vegas Summer League.

Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick, showcased his potential in two Summer League games for the Mavericks, highlighted by a 31-point performance. Despite fan