Your comparisons don't have too much merit since you can't really compare number 1 or 2 draft picks (Curry was different) with a no 15 draft pick (Giannis) that was skinny as fk and had a lot to learn or a number 41 draft pick (Joker) where there wasn't a lot of expectation.
High draft picks always get their playing time, especially when they are considered a "generational talent".
Dallas has a good roster and Flagg will fit right in.
Well said, top picks naturally get priority, and if they perform, they’ll earn that starting spot fast. just like Paolo Banchero, even as a rookie he was already starting, and he delivered big time. He played like a seasoned pro right out of the gate.
In the end, though, what really matters is who brings home championships, and the players often compared in these discussions already have rings. But honestly, the hype around Flagg is real. The way he’s playing now, you can tell he’s got that star potential. And considering how young he is, Dallas might’ve pulled off a major steal by landing him after trading Luka. If things go well, they should be serious contenders for the Finals next season.