Although Cooper Flagg struggled to score, finishing with just 10 points on a surprisingly putrid 5/21 shooting, he was able to impact the game in other ways, like with a block in the final minutes, pushing the ball in transition,

Undrafted rookie Ryan Nembhard stole the show while Cooper Flagg showed flashes of star potential in the Mavericks’ Summer League opener. Dallas edged out the Lakers in a thrilling finish—here’s how the young duo made their mark.

Cooper Flagg reflects on his challenging Mavericks Summer League debut, calling it an adjustment while showing flashes of his potential.