At 18 years old, it could be a long time before Cooper reaches his maximum potential, but he can lean on veterans like Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson until he's ready to take the reins. With all the pressure in the world on his shoulders, Flagg is facing some serious heat to live up to fan expectations, and it could hinder his NBA trajectory.

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is already plotting ways to challenge Cooper Flagg. Kidd knows what kind of skillset the No. 1 pick brings to the table, but he emphasized on Friday that the upcoming NBA Summer League will be a chance for Flagg to expand his game in a role that’s atypical for him.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd managed to weather the storm of seeing the team trade away Luka Doncic. It certainly helps that the team landed Cooper Flagg, one of the highest-rated prospects since Victor Wembanyama.