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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Six-time All-Star sends warning to Mavericks fans about Cooper Flagg
It's not very easy to come into the NBA and be a superstar right away. Over the past few years, only a few players have done so, which is why the Dallas Mavericks and their fan base need to give Cooper Flagg some time to figure things out. Flagg, expected to be a generational talent, might have some struggles early on, and that's fine. When speaking about how Flagg might look, former six-time NBA All-Star Jermaine O'Neal, who was also a three-time All-NBA selection, had the same message for Mavericks fans and Flagg. Advertisement He added that he needs some grace and that things might not be as easy as they might seem instantly. "He has to be able to give himself some grace, as well," O'Neal said." Obviously, a lot of pressure being the number one pick going to a situation that they lost another really good player, so people are expecting him to come in and to fill the void. He needs to really just focus on what he can do in his development, and give himself grace over a period of time that he has to understand the transition from college to the NBA." For a player of Flagg's caliber, many Mavericks fans will be expecting him to come in and instantly make an impact. MORE: Mavericks coach, Lakers NBA champion leaves Dallas for Nuggets job It's certainly possible that he does, but even if he struggles a bit offensively, his defense should be more than fine. Flagg is known as a generational defender, so at the very least, he should help Dallas on that front, which is important, according to everything Nico Harrison has said over the past few months.
Indianapolis Star
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Jermaine O'Neal and his family through the years
Jermaine O'Neal Jr., son of former Pacers star Jermaine O'Neal Provided By O'Neal Family Jermaine O'Neal Jr., son of former Pacers star Jermaine O'Neal Provided By O'Neal Family Former Pacers star Jermaine O'Neal and his son Jermaine O'Neal Jr. Provided By O'Neal Family Former Pacers star Jermaine O'Neal and his son, Jermaine O'Neal Jr. Provided By O'Neal Family Former Pacers star Jermaine O'Neal and his son Jermaine O'Neal Jr. Provided By O'Neal Family Matt Dial/IndyStar Jermaine O'Neal sits courtside during the second quarter of game four of the eastern conference finals between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Trevor Ruszkowski, Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Ron Artest, 91, of the Indiana Pacers started a brawl that involved Ben Wallace, 3, of the Detroit Pistons, Stephen Jackson, 1, of Indiana Pacers and Jermaine O'Neal, 7, of the Indiana Pacers plus fans in and out of the stands on Nov. 19, 2024. Martin Ellis, Special To The Detroit Free Press Detroit Pistons (8) Darvin Ham and (41) Elden Campbell try to stop the Indiana Pacers (7) Jermaine O'Neal in the 1st Half at The Palace in Auburn Hills, on Friday Nov. 19, 2004. JULIAN H. GONZALEZ, Detroit Free Press PORTLAND, OR - 1997: Jermaine O'Neal #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers defends against the Dallas Mavericks circa 1997 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Steve DiPaola/NBAE via Getty Images) Getty Images Dynamic Prep guard Jermaine O'Neal Jr. (7) makes a windmill lay up during the third quarter of a City of Palms Classic signature series game DME Academy at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers vs Fans at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Michigan on Friday, November 19, 2004 - the night Ron Artest, #91 of the Indiana Pacers started a brawl that involved Ben Wallace #3 of the Detroit Pistons, Stephen Jackson #1 of Indiana Pacers and Jermaine O'Neal # 7 of the Indiana Pacers plus fans in and out of the stands. Indiana players headed to tunnel after fighting. MARTIN ELLIS/Special to the Detroit Free Press MARTIN ELLIS EAST RUTHERFORD - APRIL 22: Forward Jermaine O'Neal #7 of the Indiana Pacers shoots over forward Kenyon Martin #6 of the New Jersey Nets during game two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2002 NBA Playoffs at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on April 22, 2002. The Nets won 95-79. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2002 NBAE (Photo by) Getty Images Dynamic Prep guard Jermaine O'Neal Jr. (7) goes for a lay up during the second quarter of the City of Palms Classic signature series championship game against the Bullis Bulldogs at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. Jonah Hinebaugh/Naples Daily News/USA Today Network-Florida Dynamic Prep guard Jermaine O'Neal Jr. (7) shoots the ball during the fourth quarter of a City of Palms Classic signature series game DME Academy at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. Indiana Pacers Jermaine O'Neal (R) tries a mid-court shot to the amusement of his teammates during a practice 18 February 2006 for the 2006 NBA All-Star game in Houston. The game will be played 19 February. ROBERT SULLIVAN, AFP Via Getty Images Apr 12, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Jermaine O'Neal during the BIG3 League draft at the Fox Sports Studio. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Jun 29, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; Tri State Jermaine O'Neal dunks during a BIG3 3-on-3 basketball league game against the Ball Hogs at the United Center. Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports BROOKLYN, NY - AUGUST 24: Jermain O'Neal #7 of Tri State dunks in the third place game against the 3 Headed Monsters during the BIG3 Championship at the Barclays Center on August 24, 2018 in Brooklyn, New York. Al Bello, BIG3/Getty Images CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 29: Jermaine O'Neal and Mesha O’Neal came to watch the 45th Annual McDonald's All American Games at Wintrust Arena on March 29, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Jeff Schear, Getty Images For McDonald's
