ESPN Mics Catch Cooper Flagg's Complaint Before Mavericks Draft Him originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Heading into Wednesday's first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, almost everyone anticipated that the Dallas Mavericks would take Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick.

Flagg’s the second-youngest No. 1 overall pick behind LeBron James, who was eight days younger when Cleveland drafted him in 2003.

After a blockbuster trade shook the franchise earlier this year, Dallas welcomes the Duke prodigy to a roster led by Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson