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Rashad WAS RIGHT About Cooper Flagg Playing PG

2025-11-21 Sports
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Rashad McCants Validated: The Mistake of Forcing Cooper Flagg to Point Guard

Discover why forcing Cooper Flagg into the point guard role early damaged his confidence and how the Mavericks should have handled his development, as validated by the Gil's Arena crew.

Short Summary

  • The panel confirms Rashad McCants' prior stance: the Dallas Mavericks incorrectly positioned rookie Cooper Flagg at point guard to start the season.
  • Flagg admitted the role made him uncomfortable, impacting his confidence and forcing him to focus on facilitation over his natural strengths.
  • The crew argues the team should have eased him into playmaking responsibilities later or clarified the role as "playmaker" rather than "point guard."
  • This discussion unpacks the mental duress placed on a number one pick by positional mismanagement early in his career.

The discussion centers on Cooper Flagg admitting his struggle as an early-season starting point guard. The hosts agree this tactical decision by Coach Jason Kidd unsettled Flagg, causing measurable dips in confidence and performance until he reverted to his preferred style. They analyze the critical difference between labeling a player a "point guard" versus a "playmaker" and outline the approach the Mavs should take moving forward to maximize his potential.

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Rashad McCants WAS RIGHT About Cooper Flagg Playing Point Guard as Gilbert Arenas, Rashad and the Gil's Arena Crew react to Cooper Flagg calling out the Dallas Mavericks for making him uncomfortable in his rookie season by forcing him to play point guard and reflect on Rashad's take that Jason Kidd & the Mavs failed Flagg by forcing him to play a totally new postition in his first NBA games. The Arena premieres every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GRID and play $5 to get $100 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-fmSelmHdZ1 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369)

Top Comments (10)

@morrymoreturns9813 2025-11-21

Gil always get quiet and upset when he’s wrong lol this happens everytime then he crashes out when he finally speaks

639 47 replies
@BobbyBones-b8d 2025-11-21

His name is Larry , he works at a cemetery

396 5 replies
@MENREADTHEBIBLE 2025-11-21

Rashad is usually right when he’s not trolling. He’s not that emotional.

352 28 replies
@WAV.0pm 2025-11-21

shad got gil tryna act like he’s not interested, cooked em.

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@drb996 2025-11-21

Gilbert couldn't just let it fly, he had to try and flip it.

100 1 replies
@RiccoVanWilder 2025-11-21

Wow the set is awfully quiet compared to how they were talking that other day 🪦

79 3 replies
@GNarly1of1 2025-11-21

Rashad was right 🤷🏾‍♂️ Team Larry

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@williamsutton6724 2025-11-21

PG-Make this happen Playmaker-Make something happen

66 1 replies
@JaeHolla2ndWard 2025-11-21

Gil acts dumb asf at times 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️😂😂

47 2 replies
@Illuminaty33 2025-11-21

Rashad redemption arch needs to be made into a case study lol

28 1 replies

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