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Cooper Flagg Embraces Role as Mavericks’ No. 1 Draft Pick

Having traded Luka Dončić to Los Angeles for Anthony Davis, Dallas beat 1.8% odds to secure Duke freshman Cooper Flagg

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Overview

  • Flagg led Duke to a Final Four appearance as a freshman and swept national player of the year honors
  • He averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per game in his lone college season
  • Flagg said he’s unfazed by following Luka Dončić’s legacy and plans to concentrate on contributing to winning
  • LeBron James praised Flagg’s versatility, athleticism and shot-creation skills on his Mind the Game podcast
  • ESPN’s scouting report predicts Flagg’s basketball IQ and two-way game will translate to an immediate impact with Dallas