Another two-way guard shared the backcourt with Nembhard. Miles Kelly produced his best game with increased opportunity Wednesday while Flagg and Nembhard were shut down. The former Auburn guard finished with 21 points and five rebounds, shooting 8-18 from the field.

The Dallas Mavericks are trying to build a team with defense as its primary identity. Cooper Flagg, the team's No. 1 overall pick, will have to be part of that

With that in mind, the legendary Shaquille O'Neal spoke out and weighed in on Flagg and his future with the Mavericks. As shared by Alyssa Cooper of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, O'Neal is a big fan of Flagg landing in Dallas.