It’s Time…
Marcel Martin breaks down why the lack of proper development for Cooper Flagg could spell trouble for both the young star and the Dallas Mavericks’ long-term future. He explains how inconsistent usage, unclear role definition, and coaching hesitation can derail a rookie’s confidence and growth. Marcel also discusses what the Mavs must change immediately to ensure Flagg evolves into the franchise cornerstone they envisioned.
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It’s quite frustrating that Klay is -9 and DLO is -11, and they are playing over Bwill who was +6 and Hardy who was +5, this is the third straight time when both Bwill and Hardy play that their analytics are better than DLO and Klay. Kidd is the same dude who said Kris Middleton would never be a solid NBA player. It’s time to mix it up! Bwill at PG, Hardy at SG, Max at SF, PJ at 4 and Cooper at the 5. I don’t care if we are small. Gaff is banged up and needs rest, Cisse is terrible and so is Powell. DLO and Klay can come off the bench till they prove they aren’t defensive turnstiles. Our ball movement sucks as things are right now, we need a change.
Trade dlo and klay
Y’all still on this weird nico wave, when clearly it was the league who organized this trade and the draft pick…please use your head and stop being a fanatic because y’all loved nico before the luka trade
FLAGG DOESNT HAVE THE STAR QUALITIES HE A BUST
I couldn't agree more. Live and die by Cooper. This team is going nowhere, let's maximize this draft pick and take all the hopes we have into 2026-2027 when Kyrie will be more than a year removed from surgery, Cooper will no longer be a rookie, and hopefully AD commits to playing center.
I think the Mavs will win around 20 games this season unfortunately. Hope I’m wrong but……
Mavs have a spoiled owner who knows nothing about basketball.
After a 2-6 start isn't the disaster everyone is making it out to be. I agree that Nico needs to go, but playoff contention isn't decided in November. This season is salvagible, Flagg is a rookie and only 18. He will continue to improve. These pieces can fall into place and gel.
Bro, really before they ruin his development this is Cooper’s first year he will be fine.. It’s unfortunate about the early injuries and the losing that comes with basketball. Kyrie is a big part of the offense and it’s really showing right now. we have a really good team. It’s just that the offense is not clicking and that’s a coaching thing. Kidd job is to put the players in the best position to win. so if you’re gonna blame someone you better be blaming Jason Kidd who really don’t wanna be here
Kidd just needs to stop that experiment of starting as PG
The offense is broken. Only 99 points against the 29th ranked defense of the Pelicans. We were already the worst offense in the league by two points. Expecting an older Kyrie to rush back from a serious injury to try to lift this offense to where it needs to be isn't fair to him. Cooper looked better with D Lo starting even though D Lo played like ass which is more important than winning and losing at this point. And yes we need to get rid of the league's mole in our front office already. The cockroach himself, Nico Harrison
Marcel you gotta look beyond "the now" whoadie. We're gonna compete for the 6th spot and advance to 2nd round. Stamp it.
Tank time! Darryn Peterson and cooper will be MJ and Scottie.
You all talk just about Flagg, but he is a gift from Heaven (or NBA leadership :-)). You should be WINNING NOW! Without Flagg! It is the second season of three…. Forget offence! Defence win championships! So stop talkig Flagg, talk Diffence and championship! What a surprise AD is injured?!? This was anticipated in every comment against your great GM and owner BS trade… Puting shit on Luka for the last 9 months continuoulsy …. but LUKA is just behind Wilt and ahead of MJ in starting first 5 games of the season …. bruh F-Niko… and all the media just being quiet about F-N.
We should trade AD, for some first round picks and a good three point shooter 😁
Fire Nico!
#LL94 from The Dallas cowboys
So 90 mil worth of player roster injuries you have such unrealistic expectations. False narrative.
Adam Silver might have slowed down Cooper Flagg's career by rigging the draft. He needs a decent coach and teammates with winner mentality, not glassmen in street clothes watching randos run around like headless chickens and fumbling the ball in clutch time. Horrible overall environment for an 18-yr old rookie. Kidd is like "go there and do something like the other guy used to do", then sits down and prays.
No AD, limited Kyrie, and zero reasons to watch this team this season.
START B-WILL!!!!!
Just like your hairline it takes time to grow.
Imagine how bad we could be if we hadn’t lucked into Cooper Flagg
Marcel, please stop …you know damn well Kidd is the reason for the BS that’s happening now…instead of him playing the players to win every damn game they could win before Kai comes back his DA decides to experiment at the WFT period. Last night that team looked like a clown 🤡 was coaching them…Kidd doesn’t know WTH to play what players together….he had Powell and Hardy on the floor at the same time…Dlo has to go this MF can’t make a shot to save his life….then when Christi was our only offense in the 3rd quarter DA Kidd takes him out of the game….it’s not Nico it’s Kidd Azzz who should be fired and Nico needs to Fire or Demote his azzzz NOW. Klay would be better if they could get him open….Klay is a spot shooter period.
Jerry jones should buy mavs and get luka since he cried when luka got traded
You gotta trade AD, ky, and klay and build around flagg…. no other option but fire nico. Fans are gone
Trade everyone not named Cooper or Dereck and stack 1sts. I'm rooting for Luka to get a ring.
Man stop it with the 18 year old mess. When you were celebrating drafting him he wasn't too young. When you grossly overhyped him he wasn't too young. He's not what you guys made him out to be
I still believe!! MFFL
Starters
PG: Williams
SG: Christie
SF: Flagg
PF: Washington
C: Gafford
Mavericks fans like you are horrendous. This team needs time to gel, and get it together. Coaches have to be better, and players have to adjust. Cooper Flagg rookie year is going good lol. He’s finding his way. One minute y’all want the ball in his hand, and the next we need a PG lol. Y’all are not the type of fans to go into battle with lol. Let that Fire Nico sh$t go. It’s not even 10 games in and you have given up on the team lol. Fake fans lol.
Go after ja Morant and Dalton knect get rid of AD, Dlo and Kyrie
Flagg looked good last night, except missing some shots. As long as they keep playing him at forward, I dont care about the rest of the dumpster fire. Kidd said he envisions a Kyrie/Flagg backcourt. That is worrying.
Flagg is not going to be generational player, Davis is injury prone, Kyrie and Klay are old. Mavs don't have a good team – it is a rebuilding team that won't achieve anything in 10 years. Owners are disgusting, Kidd dont know what he is doing. Team is a mess and I wish you the best. Team is disgusting and I am happy that one true superstar got traded to the team that can achieve something
Bruh nothing going to change until you get one of your stars back. You got both of your stars out 7 players out and you are trying to incorporate a rookie. Deal with it bro Flagg can play the point and Kidd need s PJ and Cooper on the floor at the same time because your big men don't rebound. It nothing you can do without Davis on the court you cannot win without at least one star on the floor when you are incorporating a rookie you don't have a closer without AD or Kyrie on the floor
Nico is just a scapegoat. MIRIAM ADELSON is a demon from the pit of HELL. I wonder if she’s the problem? 🤔
Nico will be fired by the end of the year…oh yes…he will be fired
Marcel is over-reacting s usual. 8 games in. The team needs time to adjust as our best player and inspirational team Leader is not playing. We have a top 5 defensive rating so once we get Kyrie and AD and their 50ppg we will be fine. A lot of pressure will be removed from the rookie and the others.
Trade Cooper flagg for Austin reaves ??
Im feeling as bad as anyone, ill plays devils advocate though. Name a team missing 2 players as good as Ky and AD.
AD has played 14 games as a mav, crazy.