Before he ever played an NBA minute, Flagg was already being compared to Garnett. According to a scouting report from Bleacher Report leading up to the draft, Flagg possesses the size, athleticism and all-around game to potentially mirror Garnett’s impact.

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has already turned heads in his first two NBA 2K26 Summer League games. The main takeaways from his early showings offer a glimpse into his potential and could help shape expectations for his fantasy basketball value in the 2025-26 season.

With Flagg shut down for the summer, Ryan Nembhard and other Mavericks players got extended on-court looks Monday.