2.06m Flagg is too poor at PG: 3 of 13 and only 1 assist. It will be difficult for Kidd to replicate the Alphabet Miracle.

October 14th, NBA preseason game, Mavericks VS Jazz. In this game, Cooper Flagg switched to the No. 1 position. Playing the No. 1 position with a size of 2.06 meters seems to have a great advantage, but he relies too much on movement control and passing skills. Currently, Flagg is obviously unable to bear it. He played his worst game in the preseason, shooting 3 of 13 and 1 of 6 three-pointers.

In this game, Kidd asked Flagg, who is 2.06 meters tall, to play the starting number one position. Because D'Angelo Russell was rested this time, Kidd wanted to try Flagg's level as a point guard. During the training camp, Kidd said that Flagg would play the role of a ball handler in his rookie season. He wanted Flagg to replicate Giannis' progress path.

In the first quarter, Flagg was in a particularly sluggish state with 1-for-5 + 2-for-0 three-pointers, and because he was unable to attract double-teams with the ball in his possession; in the second quarter, he was 1-for-3 + 1-for-3 from three-point range (catch and shoot). In the first half, he was very sluggish. He was 2-for-8 + 1-for-3 from 3-point range.

In the second half, Flagg still couldn't find the feeling playing the one position. In 6 minutes in a single quarter, he scored 1 of 5, 0 of 3 three-pointers, 3 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block. In the third quarter, he scored 3 of 13, 1 of 6 three-pointers, and 4 of 4 free throws. He scored 11 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.

Flagg did not continue to play in the final quarter. He had his worst performance in the preseason. The starting point guard position is not suitable for him yet. He should play the third position. Not every forward rookie is LeBron.

As we all know, Kidd changed Giannis from the fourth position to the first position. After Giannis got MIP + All-Star + Best Team, Giannis ushered in a leap. However, Flagg's ball-holding ability is one level worse than Giannis, so it is very difficult for Kidd to replicate Giannis' miracle.

In the second game against the Hornets, Flagg still played the starting three position. In 23 minutes, he made 4 of 8, 1 of 2 three-pointers, 11 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 3 steals and 5 turnovers. He shot 50% from the field and 50% from the three-point range.

Flagg made his debut against the Thunder in 14 minutes. He made 3 of 6, 2 of 3 three-pointers, 10 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block. His shooting percentage was 50% and his three-point shooting percentage was 66.7%. It is obvious that Flagg still prefers to catch the ball and shoot and break through in succession. It is very painful for him to play personal ball-handling offense in the NBA.