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4d ago

Dallas Mavericks Confirm Intent to Draft Cooper Flagg with No. 1 Pick

The Mavericks defied 1.8% lottery odds to secure the top pick, and Flagg has committed to joining the NBA, calling the opportunity 'really cool.'

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Overview

  • Cooper Flagg, the consensus top prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft, has confirmed he will remain in the draft and not return to Duke.
  • The Dallas Mavericks, who won the draft lottery with just a 1.8% chance, plan to select Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick, dismissing trade speculation.
  • Flagg expressed surprise at the lottery outcome but described joining the Mavericks as an exciting opportunity to play alongside veteran stars like Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving.
  • Stephen A. Smith's comments linking Flagg’s race to his marketability have ignited discussions about race and identity in professional sports.
  • Flagg, a standout at Duke and Montverde Academy, is celebrated for his two-way skills and is expected to play a key role in Dallas’s strategic rebuild.