Cooper Flagg made a strong impression in his NBA 2K26 Summer League debut, despite struggling with his shooting. The 18-year-old point guard went 5-of-21 from the field, but still managed to rack up impressive stats: 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. His athleticism and ballhandling skills were on full display as he showcased plays in transition, including a tomahawk dunk and coast-to-coast finish over Darius Bazley.
Flagg’s coaches praised his defensive stop and assist, with Mavs assistant Josh Broghamer noting that “That’s what he does.” Coach Jason Kidd also commended Flagg’s poise at 18, saying he’s a great decision-maker. Despite struggling as a shooter (2/17), Flagg impressed with his ability to make plays in half-court sets and transition.
Notably, Flagg scored 19.2 points on 48.1% shooting during his time at Duke, showcasing his scoring prowess. His summer league debut may have been marked by some struggles, but his overall stats paint a picture of a talented young player with plenty to offer.
Mike Curtis
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11h Cooper Flagg called his summer league debut “one of the worst games of my life,” but he’s glad the #Mavs escaped with the win.
NBA on ESPN
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11h Cooper Flagg did his thing on both ends of the floor in his summer league debut
Legion Hoops
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Jun 27 Jason Kidd on Cooper Flagg’s NBA Summer League debut:
“I want to put him at point guard… I’m excited to give him the ball against the Lakers and see what happens.”
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