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Cooper Flagg Looks Comfortable in New Home as No. 1 Pick Gets Introduced in Dallas
- The Dallas Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg as the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25, 2025, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
- The Mavericks won the NBA Draft lottery on Wednesday night with a 1.8 percent chance, an improbable move widely expected to result in Flagg's selection.
- Flagg, an 18-year-old former Duke star and Maine native, played 37 games last college season averaging 19.2 points, and was introduced at a packed Dallas news conference.
- Flagg stands about 6-foot-8 with a 7-foot wingspan and was praised by coach Jason Kidd, who plans to put him at point guard and noted the team has the NBA's biggest roster.
- Flagg aims to improve daily and help return Dallas to the playoffs, filling a void at point guard until Kyrie Irving recovers, marking him as a potential franchise cornerstone.
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Live and Let Die
Though more than two months have passed since a Mavericks player has set foot on the court, like it or not, an unavoidable buzz is building around the team. In May, near impossible odds saw Dallas figuratively and literally winning the lottery, securing the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NBA draft. Last week, as expected, they selected standout Duke forward Cooper Flagg, the most coveted NBA prospect of the last decade, save for perhaps San A…
Bowen Island Undercurrent
Dallas Mavericks sign No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg to rookie contract
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have signed No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg to his four-year rookie contract. The team didn't disclose details in announcing the deal Wednesday.
NBA Summer League Schedule: When Will Cooper Flagg Debut For Dallas Mavericks?
The wait is almost over. After a season of turmoil that saw the Dallas Mavericks trade away their superstar and face the anger of a heartbroken fanbase, a new era is about to begin. And it all starts with Cooper Flagg. The 18-year-old kid from Maine is no longer just a prospect; he’s the No. 1 pick, the new face of the franchise, and the single biggest reason for hope in Dallas. And in just a couple of weeks, fans will finally get to see him in …
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