The Dallas Mavericks made the not-so-surprising decision to shut down Cooper Flagg earlier this month following his second game of NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Two starts was more than enough for management to see that Flagg is ready to go as a rookie and projected impact player in the Mavericks' lineup.

Draymond Green criticized the Dallas Mavericks for shutting down Duke Blue Devils basketball great Cooper Flagg after two Summer League games.

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green appears to question the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to shut down Cooper Flagg. Here’s why. Draymond Green didn’t mention Flagg by name, but appeared to make the connection with the 2025 No.