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.