Flagg's Homecoming: Mavericks vs Celtics

0:00With the NBA today, March 6th, Cooper Flagg, the number one overall pick out of Duke, has quickly become a standout rookie for the Dallas Mavericks. Growing up in Maine, he idolized the Boston Celtics, watching tapes of their 1986 championship team, and dreaming of their team first. Style. Now, he's set for a special homecoming when the Mavericks face the Celtics in Boston on Friday night. His first and only trip there this season. Flagg's roots run deep in New England basketball culture. His trainer, a former Husband College player, first worked with him as a kid and remembers the excitement around the Celtics big trade for Kevin. Garnett back in 2007, which flipped the team into contenders. Flagg's old AAU coach, drew from the 1980s Celtics dynasty, teaching fundamentals by passing, defense, and sacrifice lessons that shaped. Flagg into a six-foot nine-versatile star, who leads Dallas in rebounds and assists. Main fans are buzzing about the match-up. Flagg's inner circle has had the date circled since the schedule dropped,

1:02and many are traveling hours to fill seats at TD Garden. Expect a huge turn-off from Mainers, with sweets booked in balcony tickets snapped up. Turning the arena green was support split between old, loathees and hometown pride. Flagg just returned from an eight-game absence due to a foot-spray, posting strong numbers right away against Orlando. He's in a tight rookie of the year race and already holds teenage scoring records, but Dallas sits at 21 wins and 41 losses, hoping to. Build a winner around him next to Clay Thompson. Meanwhile, the Celtics are thriving at 41 and 21 without Jason Tatum, who makes his season debut Friday after an Achilles injury. Jalen Brown leads as an MVP contender, backed by sharp play from Peyton Pritchard and Nia The crowd will cheer Flagg loud, but Boston Ames to remind everyone who's boss on their home floor. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. You know it is better than earbuds and bed? No earbuds at all. S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com