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Salute the Flagg! Mavs win the lottery!

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Post#261 » by arkuo » Mon May 26, 2025 3:57 pm

Mavrelous wrote:Cool video


PH41 doing God's work as usual :nod:
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Post#262 » by arkuo » Wed May 28, 2025 3:23 pm

I've seen a lot of comparisons by media, experts on Cooper Flagg. Not exactly a pro comp but when I watch highlights, I see a lot of Shareef Abdur Rahim with Flagg. They're both 6'9 and can literally do everything on the floor, can score on all 3 levels with handles to boot.
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Post#263 » by Mavrelous » Wed May 28, 2025 4:36 pm

arkuo wrote:I've seen a lot of comparisons by media, experts on Cooper Flagg. Not exactly a pro comp but when I watch highlights, I see a lot of Shareef Abdur Rahim with Flagg. They're both 6'9 and can literally do everything on the floor, can score on all 3 levels with handles to boot.

I barely remember him, wasn't he a bad defender or I'm confusin him with someone else?
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Post#264 » by daoneandonly » Wed May 28, 2025 4:54 pm

Mavrelous wrote:Cool video


Thansk for sharing, that video is amazing. This makes Flagg even more exciting
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Post#265 » by arkuo » Wed May 28, 2025 5:38 pm

Mavrelous wrote:
arkuo wrote:I've seen a lot of comparisons by media, experts on Cooper Flagg. Not exactly a pro comp but when I watch highlights, I see a lot of Shareef Abdur Rahim with Flagg. They're both 6'9 and can literally do everything on the floor, can score on all 3 levels with handles to boot.

I barely remember him, wasn't he a bad defender or I'm confusin him with someone else?


When he played with Vancouver, he was averaging like 23ppg, 7rpg and 4 apg. This line is kinda what I expect from Flagg during his younger years. With the same height and pretty much the same built. Both are mobile 6'9 forwards with ball handling.

We've watched Dirk throughout his whole career. He started out as slow as anybody and turned out to be legendary. Cooper has a chance to get to a quicker start with higher production #s.

For reference. The comps I've seen with Cooper are all around. The Scottie Pippen comp sure is sexy but Scottie's way up there IMO. 6 rings and all.

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Post#266 » by arkuo » Fri May 30, 2025 5:42 am

Flagg signed with Brunson's agent that has ties to Leon Rose and the Knicks.

Nico about to save New York one day.
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Post#267 » by ACMFFL » Fri May 30, 2025 6:34 am

arkuo wrote:Flagg signed with Brunson's agent that has ties to Leon Rose and the Knicks.

Nico about to save New York one day.


We could easily fix it by firing mr. Harrison on the spot and never answering Silver's calls again. 8-)
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Post#268 » by arkuo » Fri May 30, 2025 6:44 am

ACMFFL wrote:
arkuo wrote:Flagg signed with Brunson's agent that has ties to Leon Rose and the Knicks.

Nico about to save New York one day.


We could easily fix it by firing mr. Harrison on the spot and never answering Silver's calls again. 8-)


Cooper's agent is Sam Rose. Leon Rose's son. The guy who funneled Brunson ti New York. Same thing with OG Anunoby. That's why they were able to assemble this thing in NYC.

At some point the Knicks might give a job to Cooper's dad and he'll find his way to New York in the coming years. It fits their timeline because Brunson will turn 30 soon and if he slows down, that's their window.
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Post#269 » by ACMFFL » Fri May 30, 2025 6:57 am

arkuo wrote:
ACMFFL wrote:
arkuo wrote:Flagg signed with Brunson's agent that has ties to Leon Rose and the Knicks.

Nico about to save New York one day.


We could easily fix it by firing mr. Harrison on the spot and never answering Silver's calls again. 8-)


Cooper's agent is Sam Rose. Leon Rose's son. The guy who funneled Brunson ti New York. Same thing with OG Anunoby. That's why they were able to assemble this thing in NYC.

At some point the Knicks might give a job to Cooper's dad and he'll find his way to New York in the coming years. It fits their timeline because Brunson will turn 30 soon and if he slows down, that's their window.


Well reports said he just signed with CAA, not with Sam Rose.
And Mavs have basically 8 years of team control on Flagg, by the time he'll be a UFA, Brunson will be past his prime already and Knicks will likely be back where they belong and that's the lottery.
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Post#270 » by arkuo » Fri May 30, 2025 7:16 am

ACMFFL wrote:
arkuo wrote:
ACMFFL wrote:
We could easily fix it by firing mr. Harrison on the spot and never answering Silver's calls again. 8-)


Cooper's agent is Sam Rose. Leon Rose's son. The guy who funneled Brunson ti New York. Same thing with OG Anunoby. That's why they were able to assemble this thing in NYC.

At some point the Knicks might give a job to Cooper's dad and he'll find his way to New York in the coming years. It fits their timeline because Brunson will turn 30 soon and if he slows down, that's their window.


Well reports said he just signed with CAA, not with Sam Rose.
And Mavs have basically 8 years of team control on Flagg, by the time he'll be a UFA, Brunson will be past his prime already and Knicks will likely be back where they belong and that's the lottery.


Just realized CAA represents Luka too. Wonder how they feel working with Nico again.

Oh and regarding the Knicks, they won't be in the lottery for a while. They traded 5 picks for Mikal. All those convey in Brunson's 30s. :lol:
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Post#271 » by Mr B » Fri May 30, 2025 4:33 pm

arkuo wrote:Flagg signed with Brunson's agent that has ties to Leon Rose and the Knicks.

Nico about to save New York one day.

So Dwight Powell for Jalen Brunson is what you’re saying?
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Post#272 » by Mavrelous » Fri May 30, 2025 5:07 pm

Dunc'd On are the most negative podcast about draft prospects in general, they were in awe of Cooper Flagg film, they have his above Zion as a prospect, and on par with AD, he had him below only LeBron, Wemby, Shaq, KD, Oden and Duncan as pospect
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Tj0586IC2OcMic1PkQbFv?si=slVmE8s_TMK4hw_gzRP2Qw
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Post#273 » by Mr B » Fri May 30, 2025 6:28 pm

Mavrelous wrote:Dunc'd On are the most negative podcast about draft prospects in general, they were in awe of Cooper Flagg film, they have his above Zion as a prospect, and on par with AD, he had him below only LeBron, Wemby, Shaq, KD, Oden and Duncan as pospect
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Tj0586IC2OcMic1PkQbFv?si=slVmE8s_TMK4hw_gzRP2Qw

We should be keeping an eye on what’s going to happen with Jared Dudley and Sean Sweeney. Both were/are up for the Suns HC vacancy. They’re the ones that are going to help Cooper Flagg reach his potential. Alex Jensen and Keith Veney as well but Dudley and Sweeney could potentially both leave this off season. That would be bad. As of right now Sweeney has had a second interview but has not been offered the job.

These are the guys that are going to be working daily with Cooper Flagg. Not saying someone else couldn’t help him reach his potential because most of it will be on Flagg but coaches matter. Both Dudley and Sweeney are excellent coaches and hopefully the Mavs will be able to keep both of them on staff.
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Post#274 » by kanofwindHK » Tue Jun 3, 2025 4:57 am

Lively + Flagg = The Duke Great Wall!
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Re: Salute the Flagg! Mavs win the lottery! 

Post#275 » by HMFFL » Tue Jun 3, 2025 12:58 pm

LOL ESPN

Potential trade offers for top 2025 draft pick Cooper Flagg

●Offer No. 1: Spurs move up to build frontcourt of the future
Dallas Mavericks get: 2025 No. 2 pick, 2025 No. 14 pick, 2027 Atlanta Hawks' first-rounder, return of swap rights to Mavericks' 2030 first-rounder

●Offer No. 2: Cavs form new star trio in Flagg, Mobley and Garland
Dallas Mavericks get: Guard Donovan Mitchell, 2031 first-round pick (via Lakers), 2028 first-round swap (via Lakers), 2030 first-round swap (via Lakers)

●Offer No. 3: Mavs pick up Booker and elite big-man depth
Dallas Mavericks get: Devin Booker, 2025 first-rounder (No. 29), 2028 first-rounder (least favorable of own, Knicks and Wizards), 2029 first-round pick swap (least favorable of Cavs, Timberwolves and Jazz)



https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45425353/potential-trades-top-2025-nba-draft-pick-cooper-flagg-dallas-mavericks
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Post#276 » by arkuo » Tue Jun 3, 2025 1:33 pm

HMFFL wrote:LOL ESPN

Potential trade offers for top 2025 draft pick Cooper Flagg

●Offer No. 1: Spurs move up to build frontcourt of the future
Dallas Mavericks get: 2025 No. 2 pick, 2025 No. 14 pick, 2027 Atlanta Hawks' first-rounder, return of swap rights to Mavericks' 2030 first-rounder

●Offer No. 2: Cavs form new star trio in Flagg, Mobley and Garland
Dallas Mavericks get: Guard Donovan Mitchell, 2031 first-round pick (via Lakers), 2028 first-round swap (via Lakers), 2030 first-round swap (via Lakers)

●Offer No. 3: Mavs pick up Booker and elite big-man depth
Dallas Mavericks get: Devin Booker, 2025 first-rounder (No. 29), 2028 first-rounder (least favorable of own, Knicks and Wizards), 2029 first-round pick swap (least favorable of Cavs, Timberwolves and Jazz)



https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45425353/potential-trades-top-2025-nba-draft-pick-cooper-flagg-dallas-mavericks



LOL spurs fans still creaming their pants tryinfg to pair Flagg with Wemby. :lol:
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Post#277 » by arkuo » Sun Jun 8, 2025 11:25 am

Flagg and his family will make their trip to Dallas soon. Hope Nico and company make a good impression. Flagg will be here long after they're gone.
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Post#278 » by Archx » Sun Jun 8, 2025 11:40 am

arkuo wrote:Flagg and his family will make their trip to Dallas soon. Hope Nico and company make a good impression. Flagg will be here long after they're gone.


Just don't call him Seth and we're ok.

Spoiler:
(For those who don't know how he messed up the Curry NIKE meeting).
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Re: Salute the Flagg! Mavs win the lottery! 

Post#279 » by 41Dirk41 » Sun Jun 8, 2025 12:16 pm

Archx wrote:
arkuo wrote:Flagg and his family will make their trip to Dallas soon. Hope Nico and company make a good impression. Flagg will be here long after they're gone.


Just don't call him Ace and we're ok.

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(For those who don't know how he messed up the Curry NIKE meeting).


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Re: Salute the Flagg! Mavs win the lottery! 

Post#280 » by Mr B » Sun Jun 8, 2025 5:00 pm

So what exactly does Cooper Flagg bring to this Mavs team? I’ve seen his highlights and can see that he’s really good at everything but not necessarily great at any 1 thing yet.

Since we don’t know what moves the team will make yet what will Cooper Flagg allow the team to do? Right now they have two big wings (Cooper & PJ), and elite 2-way big (when healthy), and two elite rim protectors/rim runners. What will having Cooper Flagg allow the Mavs to do defensively and offensively?

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