Dallas basketball fans got their first glimpse of the future as top draft pick Cooper Flagg officially suited up in a Dallas Mavericks uniform for the first time. The highly anticipated moment came during the Mavericks’ summer league practice session, and while it wasn’t a regular season debut, the excitement around the young phenom’s arrival is already palpable.
Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, arrived in Dallas carrying sky-high expectations after a dominant high school and prep career. Standing 6-foot-9 with elite athleticism, court vision, and defensive instincts, Flagg is widely considered one of the most complete prospects to enter the NBA in recent years. For a Mavericks franchise looking to build around Luka Dončić and extend its championship window, Flagg’s development is being watched closely — and the early signs are encouraging.
Wearing the Mavericks’ navy blue practice jersey, Flagg wasted no time showing off his skill
