Dallas Mavericks fans might want to look away. While fans are incredibly happy with Flagg and all of the possibilities he brings, Doncic was the franchise player who was beloved in Dallas, somehow rivaling even Dirk Nowitzki as the all-time face of the franchise.

"Because the Mavericks' post-Doncic collapse in the 2024-25 season meant they ended up in the lottery, where they miraculously lucked into the No. 1 pick and Cooper Flagg their future looks brighter than that of the Suns, Bucks, Nets or Kings," Kram wrote.