One potential head coach who could pair perfectly with Cooper Flagg
Former NBA champion Tiago Splitter could make a great coach to mentor Cooper Flagg, having played under Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich of the Spurs.
The Dallas Mavericks surprised many around the league Tuesday, announcing their plans to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd, who had coached the team for five seasons. Since Kidd's departure, many have speculated who his possible replacement could be. With Taylor Jenkins, Mike Malone and Jamahl Mosley officially off the market, who could be a great fit for Dallas and former Blue Devil Cooper Flagg next season?
Although he's currently under contract with the Portland Trail Blazers , Tiago Splitter would make a great pair for Flagg. After stepping in as the interim head coach for Portland, Splitter led the Blazers to an impressive 42-39 record in a difficult Western Conference. As a result, they made their first playoff appearance in five years, earning the No.
7 overall seed. Despite stealing Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs on the road, Splitter and the Blazers ultimately fell in five games. Not only did Splitter overachieve with Portland, he also helped unlock one of their best players, small forward Deni Avdija.
After averaging 16. 9 points a season prior, Avdija thrived under Splitter, averaging 24. 2 points, 6.