It has been a foregone conclusion for months, however the Mavericks made it official tonight … choosing Duke College star Cooper Flagg with the primary general decide within the NBA Draft!

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver introduced Dallas’ choice from the Barclays Heart in Brooklyn, NY … surprising completely no person, as practically everybody seen the 18-year-old because the consensus prime decide.

And, as if going first is not sufficient strain by itself … Flagg can be anticipated to fill the footwear of Luka Doncic, after the previous Mavs celebrity was traded to the Lakers for Anthony Davis in February.

Fortunately, the younger hooper could have assist. Along with AD, Kyrie Irving, who not too long ago re-signed with Dallas.

In fact, Flagg arrives in Huge D after a profitable season in Durham — the place CF averaged 19.2 factors, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per sport. Duke finally misplaced to Houston within the Remaining 4.

Cooper’s play on the courtroom helped him rack up a number of awards off the hardwood. He was named AP Participant of the 12 months, 2025 Naismith Award Winner, and John R. Picket Award winner. He was additionally named to only about each “All” CBB workforce on the market, together with a unanimous choice to the All-American first workforce squad, in addition to the All-ACC workforce.