Top moments from Cooper Flagg debut
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The Dallas Mavericks were truly blessed with the first overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft after the tumultuous second half of the 2024-25 NBA season, picking Flagg, whose hype for the draft matched that of even LeBron James back in 2003.
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Hill got a close look at Flagg's competitive edge last summer when USA Basketball invited the then-high school phenom to practice with the Select Team ahead of the Paris Olympics. As managing director of the program, Hill watched Flagg hold his own against NBA players -- a rare opportunity for a teenager.
Cooper Flagg is one of the most well-rounded prospects to enter the NBA in recent memory. His competitve drive started pea picking in Maine.
Cooper Flagg was faced with a challenge the first day on the job by head coach Jason Kidd. In his first game, he proved he was up for the challenge.