Cooper Flagg Focused on Improving Offensive Rebounding Under Dusty May

Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May is emphasizing offensive rebounding for Cooper Flagg to boost his advanced metrics and create easy scoring opportunities. Flagg ranked in the 38th percentile for OREB% last season. May aims to maximize Flagg's elite athleticism and efficiency, noting that putbacks yield 1.14 points per possession on average. This analytically-driven approach marks a departure from previous strategies, supporting Flagg and Kyrie Irving as they excel in efficient shot-making.