Mavericks forward star: It s exciting to get the No. 1 pick, Flag can help us win more games

Dallas Mavericks forward star Olivier-Maxence Prosper recently accepted an interview with reporters, in which he also talked about the upcoming NBA draft and the Mavericks who hold the No. 1 pick.

When talking about the feeling of winning the No. 1 pick, Prospe said: I was at home at that time, and I thought to myself, wow, I didn't expect it to happen. This is really great for us, nothing better than this. This No. 1 pick will make our team stronger, and I'm very excited about it. Regarding the impact of Cooper Flagg if the Mavericks use the No. 1 pick to pick Cooper Flagg, Prosper continued: I think Flagg will bring a lot to our team. He is a very talented player, he has a strong desire to win, and he has a strong competitive spirit. Flag's defensive ability is excellent, not only that, but his offense is as versatile as a Swiss Army knife. I think he's a great addition to our team this summer, he's able to play wherever he needs it, and he's also helping us win more games next season.

In the NBA regular season this season, Prospe made a total of 52 appearances in 82 games, averaging 11.2 minutes per game, averaging 3.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocks, and 0.3 turnovers and 0.5 fouls. His shooting percentage was 40.2%, a three-point shooting percentage of 23.5%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 64.5%. Prospe actually got a lot of playing time in the second half of this season, but the overall performance and improvement of this sophomore player is actually not completely satisfactory. Prospe's efficiency on the offensive end is still not ideal, and his stability outside the three-point line is still poor. Although he has a good body and excellent athletic ability on the defensive end, his overall contribution is relatively limited.

In fact, from the actual situation, Flag and Prospe have obvious overlap in positions. Flag's arrival will also greatly affect Prospe's playing time next season. It is no exaggeration to say that if Prospe still cannot make substantial progress next season, his future in the team will be very worrying. After all, the Mavericks' next goal is to launch an attack on the championship. If Prospe cannot quickly improve his level, he will likely be eliminated by the team in the near future. I don’t know what Prospe, who is considered to have great talent and potential, will perform next season.