"Bronny Boutta Welcome Cooper to the League": NBA Fans Explode as Cooper Flagg Takes on Bronny James and Lakers in Debut
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, JUL 10 – Top draft pick Cooper Flagg will start at point guard for the Mavericks in a nationally televised NBA Summer League opener against Bronny James and the Lakers, ESPN reported.
- Cooper Flagg made his NBA Summer League debut on July 10, 2025, representing the Dallas Mavericks in a game held in Las Vegas against the Los Angeles Lakers, featuring Bronny James.
- Flagg, selected by the Mavericks with the top selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, carries high expectations as Dallas plans to feature him early in the Summer League, while 2024 second-round pick Bronny James returns for additional summer competition.
- Flagg contributed 10 points in just over 16 minutes, converting 33% of his shots and making important plays late in the game, while James had a difficult night offensively, scoring eight points on just two made shots out of eight attempts, and missed a crucial three-pointer with 0.2 seconds remaining.
- James described Flagg as "quick" and "powerful" during an ESPN interview, while Flagg acknowledged he was "not up to my standard" but planned to regroup after his debut game.
- Flagg's debut highlights the Mavericks' hope that he will provide immediate impact on both ends, signaling a promising future, while the summer league also features other high-profile rookies like Dylan Harper and VJ Edgecombe.
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NBA Summer League 2025 Schedule Released, Features Cooper Flagg vs. Bronny James
The 2025 NBA Summer League schedule has been released, and it features a host of noteworthy games, including Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks taking on Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers to open play in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 10.
Jason Kidd Reveals Bold Plan For Cooper Flagg’s Summer League Debut Against The Lakers
Cooper Flagg and Jason Kid (Image Credits: Imagn Images) After years of post-Luka Doncic turbulence, the Dallas Mavericks finally caught a break. They landed the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft despite having just a 1.8% chance. With their stroke of lottery luck, the Mavericks selected Duke standout Cooper Flagg. NBA insider Marc Stein reported that Dallas is wasting no time integrating Flagg into their system. The Mavericks expect him …
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