Imagine this: the number one pick in the NBA draft, Cooper Flagg, made his debut for the Dallas Mavericks in the Summer League and… that’s it! Just two games and done! Yes, you read that right. The Mavericks decided that was enough for this summer. How is it possible that a guy who exploded for 31 points in his second game, despite missing a ton of free throws, gets cut from the Summer League roster? Turns out, the Summer League is a brutal place where no slip-ups or missed shots are forgiven.
Cooper admitted his mom was probably not happy about all those missed free throws, but coach Josh Broghamer still praised his play and smart moves. Yet, the Mavericks made their call. Is this a sign that NBA teams have zero patience for young talent? Or is Cooper just a victim of sky-high expectations?
While Cooper Flagg faces this cold reality, the sports world keeps spinning. Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner just won Wimbledon, and Serbian athletes like Novak Djokovic and Mia Ristić have had their ups and downs. But the Cooper Flagg and Mavericks saga is the real Summer League drama.
If you think the NBA draft is all glam and glory, think again. This league is an arena where dreams are made and shattered in the blink of an eye. Cooper Flagg might just be at the start of a long, tough fight for his spot in the sun. So, what do you think? Did Dallas give up on this young star too soon? Or is the Summer League truly merciless? Drop a comment and let’s hear your take!
