Cooper Flagg was faced with a challenge the first day on the job by head coach Jason Kidd. In his first game, he proved he was up for the challenge.

Mavs Add Championship Pedigree to Jason Kidd-Led Coaching Staff originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Dallas Mavericks have undergone major changes to the roster with the additions of No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg and free agent point guard D'Angelo Russell so far this offseason.

After losing several assistant coaches this offseason, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is bringing a familiar face to the sidelines.

Grant Hill loves the direction Cooper Flagg's career with the Dallas Mavericks could be playing alongside Kyrie Irving and under Jason Kidd.

Jim Jackson breaks down what made Jason Kidd the smartest player he played with - "He saw plays 2 or 3 moves in advance" originally appeared on Basketball Network.

Indeed, Flagg, whom Kidd and Mavericks Summer League coach Josh Broghamer implored to operate as the Mavericks' point-forward of sorts, saw defensive pressure from the very first time he touched the ball, as he was trapped by the Lakers at half-court. Los Angeles kept the defensive pressure on Flagg throughout.

The Dallas Mavericks have hired Popeye Jones and Phil Handy to join Head Coach Jason Kidd's coaching staff next season.