Cooper Flagg's rise from youth phenom to No. 1 overall draft pick to Mavericks' biggest weapon has been guided by the same man.

In the absence of meaningful players for the Nuggets, Peyton Watson has stepped up. In his last five games, he has hit the over on his 9.5 rebounds and assist line four times. However, with the likely return of Christian Braun, this should somehwat play into him hitting the under in this game.

Coward has improved his standing in both 9-cat and High Score since December; however, the lack of stocks is disappointing as a rangy perimeter defender. Hold him in 12-team leagues — if Memphis moves veterans, Coward’s 28 minutes could easily jump to 32+.

Kendrick Perkins suggests that the Dallas Mavericks should trade Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving to build around Cooper Flagg.

Best NBA Player Props for January 12 games features standout predictions on Cooper Flagg, Donovan Mitchell, and more.

It is no surprise that Cooper Flagg is the odds on favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award this season, and in all likelihood, he will not be one of those players who fades into obscurity years later.

Flagg was nine years old when he watched the Warriors, led by the Splash Brothers in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, grab their first of four titles after dismantling LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2015 Finals.​ Like many, he became enamored with them, which makes his relationship with a now-veteran Thompson that much sweeter.