Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has big plans for rookie Cooper Flagg at the NBA Summer League, pushing him to step into a new role as a point guard. Flagg, a versatile player, will be challenged to run the show,

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is already plotting ways to challenge Cooper Flagg. Kidd knows what kind of skillset the No. 1 pick brings to the table, but he emphasized on Friday that the upcoming NBA Summer League will be a chance for Flagg to expand his game in a role that’s atypical for him.

Cooper Flagg joins the Mavericks highly touted, and Jason Kidd wants to do everything he can to ensure the 18-year-old reaches his full potential.