Overview

• The Mavericks won the draft lottery with just a 1.8% probability, securing the right to pick Flagg first overall.
• Averaging 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists at Duke, Flagg is the first Maine native ever drafted at number one.
• NBA scouts highlight his athleticism, defensive versatility and tactical intelligence as key strengths for a modern wing.
• His homegrown profile is seen as a deliberate answer to the league’s influx of international talents.
• A total of 12 players from 10 countries went in the first round, continuing the NBA’s global talent push.