Cooper Flagg Is Getting Praised After Handshake Moment With Fellow Mavericks No. 1 Pick originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cooper Flagg era in Dallas has begun after the Dallas Mavericks, as expected, made the former Duke Blue Devils star the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft on Wednesday night.

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green says Cooper Flagg holds an unlikely luxury as the NBA Draft's No. 1 overall pick, one most rookies rarely experience. Green mentioned Flagg joining well-established superstars Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis,

During the presser, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd previewed one way he plans to use Flagg—at point guard. Though the 6'9" Flagg has primarily played at forward throughout his life, Kidd wants to test him out by occasionally playing him at point guard.