The Dallas Mavericks drafted Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 decide within the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday evening.
“I am feeling superb. It is a dream come true, to be trustworthy,” Flagg stated as he was joined by his household. “I would not wish to share it with anyone else.”
The 6-foot-8 Flagg won’t flip 19 years outdated till December 21.
Flagg joins a Mavs crew that went 39-43 final season. He’s anticipated to start out in a entrance court docket that options Anthony Davis, Dereck Vigorous II, Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall and Caleb Martin.
Flagg stated he was trying ahead to studying from his new teammates.
“I am excited to be a sponge, to get down there and simply study, be surrounded by Corridor of Fame-caliber guys and simply to have the ability to study from them,” Flagg stated.
After signing Kyrie Irving to a brand new three-year deal, Nico Harrison additionally confirmed that Jason Kidd would return as head coach subsequent season.
