Jason Kidd praised Cooper Flagg for his leadership skills.

With goals from Cooper Flagg, Nagy Marshall, and Klay Thompson, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 113-105 in another NBA regular season game of the 2025/26 season. Head coach Jason Kidd stated that Cooper Flagg has demonstrated maturity and leadership within the team.

According to the data, Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and 5 assists for the Dallas Mavericks in this game, Naji Marshall scored 22 points and 9 assists, and Klay Thompson contributed 18 points and 1 assist.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said, "We all know how special Cooper Flagg is, so we need to understand that we can't take anything or any performance for granted. Whether it's his skill level or the maturity he shows at 19 years old, he is already leading this team."

“He is one of our leaders both on and off the field, and we must rely on him. Now some players are out, and hopefully they can return as soon as possible to help relieve the pressure on him.”

In an interview, Cooper Flagg said, "Whether I'm a leader or not, I just try to stick to my values and principles. If that helps the team and happens to be something that everyone recognizes, then that's great."

"For me, the most important thing is to be myself, to speak up and show my true self. We are a great team with a lot of great players, which makes it easier for me to open up and be myself."

In addition, Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Klay Thompson said of Cooper Flagg, "He is willing to stand on the court every day and persevere no matter what happens, which will definitely bring huge rewards in the future."

"Fans are really lucky to be able to see him play for a long time to come. Winning Rookie of the Month for two consecutive months can't be a coincidence; he must have done a lot of things right."