Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Sends Strong Message on Rookie After Career Night

The Dallas Mavericks got a promising sign from rookie Morez Johnson Jr., and Cooper Flagg made it clear how impressed he was. Johnson put forth his best NBA performance Friday, Nov. 6, grabbing 17 rebounds and scoring 13 points in Dallas’ 112-100 win over the Utah Jazz. The 20-year-old secured 10 offensive rebounds and recorded his first career double-double in less than 24 minutes. Cooper Flagg Delivers Viewpoint on Morez Johnson Jr. Flagg praised his teammate following the victory and explained why Johnson’s performance could mean more for the Mavericks.