LAS VEGAS — He missed 16 of 21 shots, including all five attempts from deep, and airballed his first and final shots. And those who saw his NBA 2K26 Summer League debut still came away with a consensus gut feeling: Cooper Flagg is right on pace to be a problem.

Cooper Flagg made his debut in the Summer League with the Mavericks, struggling early, missing five threes, but he overcame the nerves to help secure a win.

Cooper Flagg had highs and lows in his first Summer League game which is to be expected. However, USA Today believes for the Mavericks to be good, Flagg must learn the hard way in the Summer League.