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Kyrie Irving commits to mentoring Cooper Flagg in Mavericks rebuild

Original: Kyrie Irving wants to help Cooper Flagg in Dallas Mavericks’ ‘rebuild’

Kyrie Irving has said he wants to help rookie Cooper Flagg as the Dallas Mavericks enter what he described as a rebuild. The star guard's public embrace of the young forward has drawn attention to how the franchise plans to reshape its roster and develop Flagg as a cornerstone, with Irving positioning himself as a mentor during the transition.

Why now: Irving's comments signal the Mavericks' direction after a difficult stretch, pairing a veteran star with the highly touted rookie.

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• Kyrie Irving wants to help Cooper Flagg in Dallas Mavericks’ ‘rebuild’ · The New York Times

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