2025 draft thread: THE MAVS SELECT COOPER FLAGG

[vfromlmf]

+1.

I agree and to add to this point, the switch-ability and versatility of what this team projects to be defensively is why I'm not nearly as worried about what we label each player's position. It's like the 7-year debate on what people labeled Luka. On offense he's a PG, on defense he's a Wing/Big, depending on the matchup. If I'm going to label someone at position X, I tend to do so on where they slot on the defensive end. The NBA has really moved off these traditional position labels. 

Also, I could see the Mavs running a lot more zone. We've seen it more and more in the playoffs and not just used as a gimmick or change of pace, but an actual defensive strategy that's effective. Think about the size and athleticism the Mavs can roll out, and the multiple ways they can run defensive schemes in a 7-game series.

If the Mavs are going to play zone they better work on it. First time they tried it against MEM Jaren Jackson popped to the free throw line, caught the ball, turned and casually sank a wide open 10 footer before Lively knew what hit him. Granted, DAL's execution on both ends was terrible from the tip.