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Overreacting to Cooper Flagg’s poor shooting performance is ‘goofy’ | The Herd

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Overreacting to Cooper Flagg’s poor shooting performance is ‘goofy’ | The Herd
Panic? What Panic? Why Cooper Flagg's Summer League Debut is a Blip, Not a Blueprint The highly anticipated NBA Summer League debut of Dallas Mavericks No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg created a frenzy of excitement, and then, for some, a touch of premature panic. His 5-for-21 shooting performance against the Los Angeles Lakers certainly wasn't the offensive fireworks many expected from a generational prospect. However, as veteran sports analyst Jason McIntyre wisely advises, it's time to take a deep breath and let him develop . This single game, a mere footnote in the long journey of an elite athlete , offers little indication of Flagg's immense NBA potential and future player valuation . The Debut: A Reality Check, Not a Red Flag Flagg's stat line of 10 points on 5-of-21 shooting (0-for-5 from three) against the Lakers certainly raised eyebrows. For a player heralded as one of the best prospects in years, it felt underwhelming. Yet, a closer look reveals the common pitf…