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Stephen A. Smith just validated the Mavericks' bold bet on Cooper Flagg

Cooper Flagg has been everything that the Dallas Mavericks need, and more, as a 19-year-old rookie, and the rest of the league should be terrified of how dangerous he can become. He's averaging 20.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game while shooting over 48 percent from the field, and he has solidified himself as one of the best rookies that this league has ever seen.

His game is far more advanced than anyone could've imagined following his freshman season at Duke, and ESPN is all-in on him.

On a recent episode of First Take, ESPN's Stephen A.