Apr 23, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd speaks to media prior to the game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd Makes Feelings Clear About Cooper Flagg

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 12, 2025 3:42 PM ET

Cooper Flagg made his pro debut on Thursday night when the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 87-85 at NBA Summer League.

Flagg finished the victory with ten points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block while shooting 5/21 from the field in 32 minutes.

During halftime, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd was asked about Flagg (via ESPN's Malika Andrews).

Kidd: "You gotta give his family, his mom and dad credit and his brothers... They've done an incredible job with this young man. Off the floor, when you talk to him, you forget that he's 18. He loves basketball... As a coach and I think the Dallas organization is excited to have this opportunity."

Kidd has been at the helm of Dallas for four seasons.

They have reached the Western Confernce finals twice (and the 2024 NBA Finals).

Via NBA on ESPN: "Cooper Flagg did his thing on both ends of the floor in his summer league debut "

Cooper Flagg did his thing on both ends of the floor in his summer league debut pic.twitter.com/1XKD49tby5
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) July 11, 2025

Over his time as a head coach, Kidd has helped in the development of superstars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson.

"He's going to be successful for a long time... The Mavs are very blessed to have him [as] a part of the family."

Jason Kidd welcomes Cooper Flagg to Dallas pic.twitter.com/FL28u8CBzD
— NBA (@NBA) June 27, 2025