Overview
- In 14 minutes, the No. 1 pick posted 10 points, six rebounds, three assists and a block in a 106-89 win over the Thunder, who rested all starters including MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- Flagg started alongside D’Angelo Russell, Klay Thompson, Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II in a grouping several outlets say could open the regular season.
- Kidd lauded Flagg’s defense, playmaking and scoring, noting an early weak-side block that led to a Dallas fast break.
- Flagg credited D’Angelo Russell as a key mentor, and Russell is expected to handle point guard duties until Kyrie Irving returns from ACL rehab.
- Kidd said Caleb Martin and Dennis Smith Jr. participated in part of practice, Dante Exum is out, and Daniel Gafford is progressing, developments that could influence Flagg’s early usage.