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Cooper Flagg Lands With Dallas Mavericks as Top Pick in 2025 NBA draft
Brooklyn, NY – Dreams became reality tonight as the Dallas Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. The declaration,made at Barclays Center,marks a pivotal moment for the Mavericks and for Flagg,who expressed his excitement,stating it was “a dream come true.”
Flagg’s Path to the NBA
Cooper Flagg, the highly touted forward, showcased his talents during his freshman year at Duke University. at 6ft 8in, Flagg led duke to an NCAA Final Four appearance. His notable stats included averages of 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds,4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game.
Flagg’s outstanding performance earned him the Wooden Award as the nation’s best college player. he also garnered ACC Rookie of the Year honors and a spot on the ACC All-Defensive Team.
Did you know? Flagg is only the fourth freshman ever to be named Associated Press Men’s National Player of the Year.
Mavericks’ Draft History
This marks only the second time in franchise history that the Mavericks have held the top overall pick.The first occurred in 1981 when they selected Mark Aguirre from DePaul University.
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