10月6日，据24直播网报道，独行侠的特约记者Grant Afseth在参与一档播客访谈中，对欧文与弗拉格的相关话题进行了深入探讨。
Afseth Grant强调：“欧文毫无资深球员的傲慢态度，反而表现得异常积极和明确，向全体队员传递着接力的信息，‘我们正全力以赴，助力这位即将成为球队未来支柱的年轻才俊’。欧文不仅在口头上给予弗拉格坚定支持，更在实际行动中彰显了一位卓越导师和冠军护航者的风范。无论是在私密还是公开场合，他对弗拉格展现出的无条件的信任和信心，已为独行侠新赛季的更衣室营造了良好的氛围。”
In an examination of history, numerous teams blessed with the No. 1 draft pick have grappled with the discomfort of integrating seasoned veterans and fresh talents, much like when LeBron James embarked on his professional journey and the Cavaliers' seasoned players displayed an air of condescension, thinking the new recruit was there to serve as their assistant. But today's Dallas team presents a stark contrast, Grant Afseth further commented.