Flagg was asked about Kidd's rumored interest in the job by Zach Gelb of Infinity Sports Network and admitted that he hadn't spoken to the one-year Knick about his long-term plans but praised the relationship he had built with the former New Jersey Nets star during the pre-draft process..

Cooper Flagg said Jason Kidd explained “good vision” for a partnership in Dallas, adding the Knicks and their pursuit of the coach never came up.

Jason Kidd will be No. 1 draft pick Cooper Flagg’s first NBA coach. That’s what Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison told reporters Wednesday night after Dallas selected the Duke star in the draft.