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Baron Davis discusses Kyrie Irving's support for Cooper Flagg

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:18 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Baron Davis discusses Kyrie Irving's support for Cooper Flagg

Summary

Baron Davis highlighted Kyrie Irving's role in aiding Cooper Flagg's development during an interview. Davis emphasized Irving's ability to make challenging possessions easier, which can help Flagg navigate defensive reads and address scoring struggles., their partnership began with recent preseason action, where Irving scored 17 points against Houston. This collaboration aims to allow Flagg to grow as a player while relying on Irving's offensive skills to create opportunities. Davis pointed out that simplifying the game for Flagg is essential for his progression.

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•Baron Davis sees Irving as key to Flagg's growth
•Irving scored 17 points in preseason game versus Houston
•Davis emphasizes the need to simplify the game for Flagg
•Irving can help Flagg with difficult possessions
•They have worked together during the offseason

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10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Exclusive: Baron Davis explains Kyrie Irving’s value to Cooper Flagg

What they're saying

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Baron Davis sees Kyrie Irving giving Cooper Flagg something every developing NBA player can use: a teammate who can make difficult possessions easier. In an exclusive interview, Davis explained how Irving can support Dallas’ young forward through defensive reads, scoring struggles, and the frustrations that come with learning. He emphasized […] The post Exclusive: Baron Davis explains Kyrie Irving’s value to Cooper Flagg appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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