DeMarcus Cousins labels Cooper Flagg the future face of the NBA

On November 11, DeMarcus Cousins praised former Duke player Cooper Flagg as the future face of the NBA during an appearance on "Gil's Arena." Flagg's comments followed a standout performance where he scored 43 points, alongside 10 rebounds and 6 assists, contributing to the Dallas Mavericks' 125-122 victory against the Indiana Pacers. Cousins highlighted Flagg's impressive skill set at just 19 years old and criticized the unfair comparisons to older players. Having averaged 25.9 points this season, Flagg continues to solidify his reputation early in his career after being named NBA Rookie of the Year last season. The Mavericks, currently ninth in the Western Conference, aim to build momentum after recent back-to-back losses prior to their win over Indiana.

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