Overview
- On The Pat McAfee Show, Cooper Flagg said his first NBA season has been "really mentally taxing."
- He described a lonely off-court shift, living on his own in a new city with little time around teammates.
- Dallas sits 24-52 after injuries reshaped the roster, with Kyrie Irving out all season and Anthony Davis traded to Washington after 20 games.
- Flagg said Jason Kidd pushed him into a larger creator role, including point guard reps that sped up his learning.
- Despite the context, he has averaged 20.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 64 games and remains in the Rookie of the Year conversation.