U to get the Dallas Mavericks close to an NBA title, and a new arena. The timeline is six years. On Wednesday night, NBA commissioner Adam Silver made official what was a formality for the last month plus when he announced that the Dallas Mavericks selected Duke forward Cooper Flagg with the first pick in the 2025 NBA draft.

Dallas Mavericks Make Immediate Cooper Flagg Decision After NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Dallas Mavericks, in the aftermath of the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis blockbuster trade and a 1.8% chance at the top lottery spot, emerged with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft.

The Dallas Mavericks have a new franchise cornerstone. As expected, the Mavs selected 18-year-old Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick.Flagg was a sensation in his only year playing college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.