Cooper Flagg is the centerpiece for the Dallas Mavericks, which changes how the players around him act on the court.

Irving has struggled with injuries in the past, and the Mavs should still be able to get by without him and allow him to get back to full strength. Their championship window will stay wide open for as long as Davis and Flagg are also there and healthy, so there's no need to rush things and risk further injury.

Carter Bryant explained why he wasn't afraid of the challenge of guarding Cooper Flagg following the Spurs' win over the Mavericks.