Two games with 6 assists and 8 turnovers! Flagg starts as point guard! The biggest loser for the Mavericks emerges

A crushing 92-125 loss to the Spurs, followed by a 107-117 defeat to the Wizards... So far this season, the Mavericks stand at 0 wins and 2 losses, currently ranked 13th in the Western Conference.

In both games, the Mavericks have started rookie first overall pick Flagg at point guard, averaging 14 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 turnovers, and 1 steal per game, with shooting percentages of 37% and 33.3%.

It's hard to evaluate a team leader whose total turnovers (8) outnumber his total assists (6).

Mavericks coach Kidd said that until everyone is healthy again, he will continue to use Flagg as the point guard in the lineup.Simply put, as long as Irving hasn't returned, Flagg remains the primary choice for the Mavericks' point guard position.

Wow, Kidd seems to be grooming Flagg like Giannis, but their playing styles differ significantly—one prefers mid-to-long range shooting, the other likes to attack the paint.

Kidd using Flagg as the point guard has made Russell the biggest victim. Russell signed with the Mavericks this offseason for two years, $13 million (with a player option in the second year), expected to replace Irving, but he is still relegated to the bench and clearly undervalued.

So far this season, Russell has only averaged 12 minutes per game, scoring 3.5 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists, with shooting percentages of 11.1%, 0%, and 62.5%.All these stats mark career lows, and if this poor situation doesn’t improve soon, his playing time will continue to shrink, possibly leading to DNPs or even a trade.

However, being traded might not be bad for Russell; he might even be hoping for it. After all, his treatment in Dallas has been disappointing, which could affect his mindset and performance. Moving to a team that truly needs him could solve many problems. At 29, his skills should not be declining so drastically yet.

It’s worth noting that Russell had a chance to join the Bucks this offseason, but he chose the Mavericks instead. The Bucks lack a true point guard this season, and if Russell had brought his talent to Milwaukee, he had a good chance to start. Unfortunately, there are no “ifs.”

One wrong step leads to many more.

Sometimes, making the right choice matters more than working hard.

What else can be said? Wishing Russell the best of luck.