Overview

• Flagg used his Mavericks introduction on June 27 to unveil his NBA Mount Rushmore selections of Larry Bird, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.
• He named Brittany Griner, Candace Parker, A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark on his WNBA list, commending Clark for transforming the league.
• A clip of his WNBA picks went viral on X, boosting cross-league recognition and highlighting social media’s role in amplifying athletes’ statements.
• That evening at American Airlines Center, Flagg attended the Dallas Wings–Indiana Fever game to support women’s basketball despite Clark sitting out with a left groin injury.
• The rookie’s high-profile endorsements underscore growing interleague respect and position him as a conduit between NBA and WNBA fanbases.