Jason Kidd on Cooper Flagg: I see a young man who can do a lot of things

The scout believes that after Flagg and Harper, the next three or four guys are basically the same. If he were Morey, the scout said he would see if the Charlotte Hornets (with the fourth pick) or Utah Jazz (fifth) want to move up. -via The Philadelphia Inquirer / May 18, 2025

According to Howard Beck of The Ringer, one anonymous exec said that while Flagg has a “high chance” of becoming an All-Star, he isn’t in the same class as other recent No. 1 overall picks such as Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs or Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans in terms of being a “can’t-miss, generational” prospect. Another executive suggested Flagg may be a “very good” player, but “not a star,” while a third said that while Flagg does have “superstar” potential, they aren’t sure he’ll be a future MVP candidate. -via Bleacher Report / May 16, 2025

Speaking on The Dan Patrick Show, Kidd said he didn’t expect to move up in the lottery and wasn’t watching when Dallas jumped from the 11th-best odds to first overall. “I just felt, you know, we were going to stay around 11, if not go backwards, just the way the things were going for us this year,” Kidd said. “But incredible to get number one.” -via Dallas Hoops Journal / May 17, 2025

Meanwhile, the 26-year-old Slovenian guard was officially out of the team, ending a seven-year stint in Dallas, highlighted by reaching the 2025 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV. “I texted him on that morning, and that’s the last time I’ve talked to him,” Kidd confirmed the lack of communication with Doncic since the blockbuster trade, “From the experience of being traded, maybe being surprised, upset, feelings are high.” “I loved the opportunity of coaching Luka. He’s an incredible person, and we all know his talent is one of the best in the world,” he continued, “I’ve always said this publicly and privately, I wish Luka the best.” -via EuroHoops.net / May 16, 2025