Still, in reality, no such thing has happened. While coach Jason Kidd made it clear that he would challenge Flagg by playing him as the point guard, the experiment clearly seems to be taking a toll on him.

That's quite the compliment to throw out there. Mavericks fans might see that as sour, considering Kidd's relationship with Luka Doncic, but you could argue Gilgeous-Alexander is the best player in the league. He had one of the greatest individual seasons ever last year and has had a similar start this year.

After the Lakers vs. Mavericks game, Jason Kidd shared how dedicated Luka Doncic has been to improving his conditioning.

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The arrival of Cooper Flagg was supposed to provide some respite from the fan backlash for Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison, but an 0-2 start after Friday's 117-107 loss to the Washington Wizards has their patience running thin again.

The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to bounce back from their rough start to the season, but they should feel hopeful with Jason Kidd as their head coach. Bleacher

Former NBA guard Rashad McCants commented on the Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd's experiment of using Cooper Flagg as a point guard.

Jason Kidd's latest intriguing Dirk Nowitzki admission will certainly catch the attention of Dallas Mavericks fans.

Embattled Dallas Mavericks team president Nico Harrison has yet to figure that out, and his team is suffering the consequences for his bizarre roster construction choices. More news: Mavericks Guard Reveals Unfiltered Reaction to Luka Doncic Trade Without nine-time All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving available (he’s recovering from an ACL tear he incurred in March),