Mark Cuban raised eyebrows after comparing Cooper Flagg to a young LeBron James. The former Dallas Mavericks owner responded to a graphic that put Flagg second in the most successful 18-year-olds through 6 career games. “No question. @Cooper_Flagg is the real deal,” wrote Cuban. Flagg has immediately given credibility to those comparisons, breaking James’ record in the recent win. However, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has signaled a need for improvement.

Things have been picking up for Cooper Flagg. Mavericks returned to winning ways with an overtime 138-133 win over the Portland Trailblazers. The game had Flagg written all over it, as the rookie put in his second 20+ point performance (only LeBron had more at 18). The No.1 draft pick finished the game with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 5 a

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