The Player Involved in Cooper Flagg’s Injury Once Played in Maine
While injuries are part of the game, the player who was assessed a flagrant foul on the play that led to the Newport native’s injury has a Maine connection.
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Cooper Flagg injured his left shoulder Friday, Oct. 23, when Indiana’s Aaron Nesmith fouled him from behind during a dunk attempt shortly before halftime, causing him to land awkwardly under the basket.
Nesmith received a flagrant 1 foul, and Flagg missed the remainder of Dallas’ 121-105 victory before an MRI revealed a mild left shoulder sprain. The Mavericks said he would be reevaluated this week but did not specify a day or what that evaluation would involve.
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Nesmith spent a brief stint with the Maine Celtics during the 2021-22 season while on assignment from the Boston Celtics to their NBA G League affiliate in Portland.
In his G League debut on Jan. 9, 2022, he recorded 21 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in Maine’s 117-89 victory over the Wisconsin Herd at the Portland Expo.
And there you have it! The play that sidelined one of Maine’s biggest basketball stars involved a player who once suited up for the state’s NBA G League team.
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