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Cooper Flagg's best NBA news yet came in Mavericks hiring of Masai Ujiri
TL;DR
The Dallas Mavericks have hired Masai Ujiri as their president and alternate governor, a move that could significantly benefit Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg. This hiring is seen as a step towards building a championship roster.
Key points
- Dallas Mavericks hire Masai Ujiri as president
- Ujiri's role includes building a championship roster
- Cooper Flagg is the NBA's Rookie of the Year
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Cooper Flagg should be smiling on Monday.
The Dallas Mavericks have hired the man who could help build a championship roster around the NBA's Rookie of the Year.
Masai Ujiri is being hired as the Mavericks' president and alternate governor, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Ujiri led the Toronto Raptors' front office for a dozen years, with his brightest work being putting together the group that won the 2019 NBA title.
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Flagg, on the other hand, is coming off a rookie season where he could see Nico Harrison's messy fingerprints all around him.
The Mavs may not have won the lottery and gotten Flagg if Harrison hadn't made the nightmare trade with the . But once they got Flagg, the roster didn't really fit around him.
Q&A
How will Masai Ujiri's hiring impact the Dallas Mavericks?
Masai Ujiri's hiring is expected to enhance the Mavericks' roster-building efforts, potentially leading to a championship-contending team.
Who is Cooper Flagg and why is he important to the Mavericks?
Cooper Flagg is the NBA's Rookie of the Year, and his development is crucial for the Mavericks as they aim to build a competitive team around him.
What role will Masai Ujiri have with the Mavericks?
Masai Ujiri will serve as the president and alternate governor of the Dallas Mavericks, overseeing team operations and strategy.
