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Mavericks Select Cooper Flagg No. 1 as Celtics Choose Hugo González at 28

Flanked by veterans Anthony Davis alongside Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg arrives as the second-youngest top pick in NBA history.

Cooper Flagg, la nueva estrella de los Dallas Mavericks, la noche del draft 2025.
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Overview

  • Cooper Flagg, the 18-year-old Duke standout, was chosen first overall by Dallas after the Mavericks defied 1.8 percent lottery odds.
  • Flagg averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.4 steals per game in his lone collegiate season.
  • Dallas plans to build around Flagg’s versatile skill set to rejuvenate its roster following Luka Doncic’s trade to the Lakers.
  • Spanish guard Hugo González was selected 28th by Boston after leading Real Madrid to the Liga Endesa title on draft night.
  • Celtics general manager Brad Stevens confirmed that González will join the team’s roster next season as part of its rebuilding core.