Kevin Durant suggests Jason Kidd held Cooper Flagg back earlier, but now he’s clicking

Durant spoke to the media following the Houston Rockets’ defeat to the Dallas Mavericks and gave his takes on Flagg’s performance.

Durant noted that, despite a difficult start to the season – partly due to Jason Kidd using him at point guard – the rookie is making clear strides in his offensive game.

“Just from watching his film, he’s finally figuring it out. They are also doing a good job of getting him off the ball and letting Nembhard and Brandon Williams control the game.

“He can just float around and be an all-around player. If you play him at the point, you’re limiting his game. He’s playing a well-rounded game.

“He can shoot the jump shot off the middy, he can shoot the three, and he can get to the rim. I love his game.”

Cooper Flagg has excelled with Ryan Nembhard playing point guard

While Flagg is undoubtedly the headline name, he is not the only rookie making an impact for Dallas this season.

His game has noticeably improved since Jason Kidd handed the point guard duties to Ryan Nembhard. The two seem to be clicking on the court, and Flagg appears comfortable alongside him.

Nembhard, who went undrafted, has now moved ahead of D’Angelo Russell as the team’s starting point guard and has settled into that role well.

If their partnership continues to grow, they could become a standout duo in Dallas – perhaps even reminiscent of Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash from years past.