Relief Sweeps Dallas: Mavericks Signal No-Brainer Cooper Flagg Pick
DALLAS, TX – For weeks, a quiet undercurrent of anxiety simmered among Dallas Mavericks fans. After miraculously securing the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft, a pick earned despite having less than a 2% chance, the burning question wasn’t who they should take, but would they actually take him? The “him” in question, of course, is Cooper Flagg, the consensus top prospect out of Duke, widely considered a generational talent. Now, it appears the Mavericks have unequivocally signaled their intentions, quelling those fan fears and all but confirming the no-brainer move.
The apprehension stemmed from the Mavericks’ recent history of bold, sometimes controversial, roster decisions, including the mid-season trade of Luka Doncic. Some fans worried that General Manager Nico Harrison might opt to trade the highly valuable pick for a proven veteran to accelerate a win-now timeline, rather than investing in a developing prospect, even one as highly touted as Flagg. Others harbored suspicions about the lottery’s legitimacy, given Dallas’s improbable leap to the top spot.
However, recent developments have put these concerns to rest. A Mavericks-sponsored podcast series, dedicated entirely to Flagg and his journey to the draft, has virtually put the nail in the coffin. The mere existence of such a direct and explicit content push, coupled with reports from within the organization, strongly indicates that the Mavericks are not entertaining trade offers for the No. 1 pick and are fully committed to selecting Flagg.
Even Head Coach Jason Kidd, known for his strategic and often cryptic comments, has offered telling hints. While carefully referring to Flagg as “the kid from Duke,” Kidd has acknowledged the immense time spent by Mavericks staffers studying Flagg’s film. His subtle yet clear excitement about the prospect of Flagg joining the core of Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis speaks volumes.
Flagg, a versatile 6-foot-8 forward, is lauded for his two-way impact, athleticism, and all-around game that belies his young age. He’s projected to be an immediate contributor and a cornerstone for the franchise for years to come. For a fanbase that has weathered a tumultuous season, the assurance that Flagg will don a Mavericks hat on draft night offers a much-needed wave of relief and renewed hope for the future. The “no-brainer” is finally becoming a reality.
