Despite having already been turned away, the New York Knicks have not given up their pursuit of Dallas Mavericks’ head […]

Flagg was asked about Kidd's rumored interest in the job by Zach Gelb of Infinity Sports Network and admitted that he hadn't spoken to the one-year Knick about his long-term plans but praised the relationship he had built with the former New Jersey Nets star during the pre-draft process..

At 18 years old, it could be a long time before Cooper reaches his maximum potential, but he can lean on veterans like Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson until he's ready to take the reins. With all the pressure in the world on his shoulders, Flagg is facing some serious heat to live up to fan expectations, and it could hinder his NBA trajectory.