Kyrie Irving says Cooper Flagg shouldered a major Mavericks workload

Kyrie Irving praised Cooper Flagg for shouldering a major load for the Dallas Mavericks amid injuries to Irving and Anthony Davis, saying Flagg deserved the recognition he received. Flagg averaged 21 points and 6.7 rebounds in his Rookie of the Year-winning season.

Flagg took on the Mavericks' ball-handling responsibilities last season, but Dallas did not reach the playoffs. He and Irving did not play together because Irving was injured; they are set to share the court this season.