Cooper Flagg Selected as No. 1 Pick in 2025 NBA Draft by Dallas Mavericks
Cooper Flagg, a standout at Duke, was chosen first overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft following a controversial lottery win.
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Overview
- Cooper Flagg was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, selected by the Dallas Mavericks.
- He averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists during his freshman year at Duke.
- The Mavericks controversially jumped 10 spots in the draft lottery, sparking conspiracy theories.
- Flagg is the second youngest player ever drafted No. 1 overall, following LeBron James.
- Fans can now purchase Flagg's jersey as he joins the Mavericks after a three-team trade involving Luka Dončić.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources present a celebratory and optimistic view of Cooper Flagg's selection by the Mavericks, emphasizing his impressive stats and historical significance. The framing suggests excitement for his potential impact, while subtly promoting merchandise sales. The narrative reflects a bias towards highlighting positive developments in sports.
"With the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NBA draft, the Mavs selected former Duke standout Cooper Flagg."
USA TODAY"In Flagg, the Mavericks are getting an 18-year-old, 6-foot-7, 220-pound player who can score at all three levels and led the nation in box plus-minus, which is used as an estimate of a player’s contribution to the team."
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FAQ
Cooper Flagg averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game during his freshman year at Duke, with a field goal percentage of 48.1%.
The Dallas Mavericks controversially jumped 10 spots in the draft lottery to secure the No. 1 pick, which sparked conspiracy theories among fans and analysts.
Cooper Flagg is the second youngest player ever to be selected No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft, following LeBron James.
Cooper Flagg joined the Dallas Mavericks following a three-team trade that also involved Luka Dončić.
During the 2024-25 season, Duke had a very successful record of 35 wins and 4 losses, with strong team statistics including an average of 83.2 points per game.
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