The Dallas Mavericks shook up the basketball world by selecting Duke phenom Cooper Flagg as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. At just 18 years old, Flagg becomes the second-youngest top pick in NBA history, trailing only the legendary LeBron James. With impressive stats from his lone season at Duke, where he showcased his scoring, rebounding, and defensive prowess, the young star is poised to make a significant impact in the NBA.
The Mavericks, coming off a Finals appearance, beat the odds with a mere 1.8% chance to land the top pick. Flagg now joins a talented Dallas squad headlined by NBA champions Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis, forming a formidable lineup alongside Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington, and Dereck Lively II. The excitement is palpable in Dallas as the team and fans welcome their newest rising star with open arms, setting the stage for a thrilling new chapter in Mavericks history.