The Mavericks will maximize his potential after the Luka Doncic trade<\/a> as they need a new face of the franchise.<\/p>\n Well, currently they have Anthony Davis<\/a>, but he can be inconsistent in terms of availability.<\/p>\n Kyrie Irving will also miss a large part of next season due to injury<\/a>, and Klay Thompson<\/a> has already passed his prime.<\/p>\n This leaves Cooper Flagg<\/a> as a media darling, making all discussion about him interesting. This includes the role he will play next season.<\/p>\n Dallas Insider Mike Curtis revealed that Flagg has been registered as both a guard and forward on the Mavericks\u2019 media materials.<\/p>\n This dual designation reflects his unique skill set and potential flexibility. The classification aligns with coach Jason Kidd\u2019s vision for the Duke product<\/a>.<\/p>\n Jason Kidd<\/a> believes Flagg possesses the ability to operate as a point forward, drawing comparisons to NBA legend Grant Hill<\/a>.<\/p>\n Flagg demonstrated primary ball-handling capabilities during his college career, suggesting he could fulfill a similar role professionally.<\/p>\n Kidd previously utilized this approach with Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> during his Milwaukee tenure.<\/p>\n Did a routine check-in on the #Mavs<\/a>‘ media website and noticed Cooper Flagg was recently added to the team’s roster. Most notably, he’s listed as a guard\/forward. pic.twitter.com\/nQbYAXLasp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mike Curtis (@MikeACurtis2) August 18, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Dallas faces potential point guard concerns heading into next season. The team\u2019s depth at the position could create opportunities for Flagg to assume ball-handling responsibilities early in his career.<\/p>\n![\"Cooper](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2224565598-3-817x627.jpg\")
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