Dallas anticipated to select Flagg first in NBA Draft
The highly anticipated 2025 NBA Draft is right around the corner, and the excitement is building. The top pick is expected to be Cooper Flagg, an 18-year-old phenom from Duke University. Standing at 6'9" and weighing 225 pounds, Flagg is a versatile playmaker with a strong presence on both ends of the court.
In his rookie year at Duke, Flagg averaged an impressive 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game. Unfortunately, Duke fell short in the semi-finals of the national college tournament to Houston.
Former NBA player Brian Scalabrine, who introduced Flagg to Duke coach Jon Scheyer, praises the young talent, stating, "He will dominate 10 different ways in one game and 10 different ways in 10 different games."
But what can fans expect from the Mavericks with Flagg aboard? After trading star guard Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis last February, Dallas fans are eager to move on, and Flagg might be just the player to wipe away those memories.
With Flagg, the Mavs could boast an impressive roster that includes Davis and Kyrie Irving, who is currently recovering from knee surgery. However, Flagg just wants to focus on starting his NBA career and proving himself on the court.
San Antonio comes in second, followed by Philadelphia, Charlotte, Utah, Washington, New Orleans, Brooklyn, and Toronto.
The heat is on in Phoenix, where the Suns have reportedly acquired the 10th overall choice from Houston in a trade for star forward Kevin Durant, though the deal can't be completed until next month. In the meantime, Houston might make the actual selection but at the direction of the Suns, as part of the blockbuster deal.
Oklahoma City captured its first NBA championship on Sunday and has the 15th and 24th first-round picks. The Portland Trail Blazers have the 11th pick, having made a deal with Boston for 35-year-old guard Jrue Holiday, according to ESPN. Holiday spent four days with Portland in 2023, before being traded to Boston and winning a second NBA title last year.
So there you have it – the 2025 NBA Draft first overall pick looks like Cooper Flagg, a talented and dynamic forward with the potential to make waves in the league. Fans are eager to see what the future holds for this young star.
Cooper Flagg, the versatile basketball star from Duke University, is anticipated to make a significant impact in the NBA. With his impressive statistics during his rookie year and praise from former players, Flagg is poised to dominate the court in the 2025 season.
