Cooper Flagg Debuts in Summer League for Mavericks

Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, is making his highly anticipated debut for the Dallas Mavericks at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, facing off against Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The matchup has driven ticket prices to record highs, highlighting the significant interest in Flagg's arrival. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd aims to utilize Flagg at point guard while Kyrie Irving recovers from injury, leveraging Flagg's versatile skill set and passing abilities. Flagg joins a Mavericks roster led by veterans Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson, drawing comparisons to Tim Duncan's entry with the Spurs. Off the court, Flagg and his twin brother Ace remain engaged with their Maine community through youth basketball camps. The Mavericks hope Flagg can become the cornerstone for future championship runs.