06-28-2026, 10:57 AM
(06-25-2026, 02:33 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: I have noted that there were several times in late games where Flagg served as the ball handler in pick and rolls, and looked really good, if not quite point guard-esque. No one acknowledged it. You don't want him being the only creational option, but I think part of the building around Flagg "conundrum" involves people grossly underrating his creational abilities - and his sky's-the-limit growth headroom to get even better (and better... and better...).
I think some folks are grossly underestimating how much help Flagg will need. If you look at his top end comps when they won:
Kawhi had Lowry, Siakam and VanVleet, all in or near their primes.
Tatum had Brown, Jrue and White, all in or near their primes.
Giannis had Jrue and Middleton, all in their primes.
I agree that Flagg will get better and better. I am counting on him reaching the level of those guys. But by the time he reaches the age of those greats when they won, Kyrie will no longer be a factor. We don’t have anybody else on the roster that can help on the creation front. That is why I wanted Burries. He has a reasonable chance to turn into one of those guys. Their top priority at this point is to find those guys.