The Dallas Mavericks secure a Christmas Day game against the Golden State Warriors, showcasing the NBA's faith in Cooper Flagg's star power. The Mavs' rotation under Jason Kidd typically features nine players, raising questions about who will make the cut alongside Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving.

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) & Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) discuss the Mavericks' Christmas Day matchup, rotation possibilities, and the potential impact of newcomers. They analyze the roles of Klay Thompson, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington, and Naji Marshall, while debating the final rotation spot between Max Christie, Dante Exum, and Brandon Williams.
 

0:00 NBA Avoids Mavs vs Lakers on Opening Night & Christmas?!

8:43 The Cooper Flagg Effect for the Mavs' Schedule

11:33 Jason Kidd's 9-Man Rotation

20:15 Who Gets the Final Rotation Spot?

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