The New Comers: NBA Welcomes Two Former Ratiopharm Ulm Stars
Dallas Mavericks face minimal prospects in securing major agreement
Get ready for some fresh talent in the NBA! Previous stars from ratiopharm Ulm, Noa Essengue and Ben Saraf have found new teams.
First, let's talk about Cooper Flagg, the 18-year-old basketball sensation. Expect to see him on the court with the Dallas Mavericks, a shocking turn as they only had a 1.8% theoretical chance of making the first pick. Flagg, the youngest number-one pick in NBA history besides LeBron James, played for Duke for a year and was the top scorer for his team in all crucial statistics. In Dallas, he'll be joining NBA veterans such as Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson. After hearing his name called in the Brooklyn Nets arena, where his family was present, Flagg expressed his gratitude and awe, saying, "I really feel blessed and honored to be here."
Now, let's not forget about Noa Essengue, an 18-year-old French forward from ratiopharm Ulm. He was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 2025 NBA Draft. Known for his versatility and impressive athleticism, Essengue was even invited to the prestigious Green Room for top lottery prospects[1][3][5]. Unfortunately, he missed out on the crucial fifth game of the German league finals against FC Bayern Munich, as he decided to attend the draft instead.
Lastly, Ben Saraf, a German point guard from ratiopharm Ulm, was selected 26th overall by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2025 NBA Draft[2].
Cheers to these new additions to the NBA! Let's see what they've got in store for us.
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Sources:
[1] abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/green-big-mark-stephen-a-smith-draft-night-73819193
[2] nba.nbcsports.com/2025/06/24/brooklyn-nets-select-ben-saraf-with-26th-pick-in-2025-nba-draft/
[3] usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2025/06/24/nba-draft-2025-mock-draft-lottery-picks/120327894/
[4] espn.com/nba/draft2025/
[5] si.com/nba/2025/06/23/mckissic-draft-kai-jones-green-room
[6] si.com/nba/2025/06/23/bynum-top-5-mock-draft-by-6th-pick
[7] sports.yahoo.com/2025-nba-mock-draft-bynum-agbaji-edwards-to-top-5-142822443.html
[8] cbssports.com/nba/news/2025-nba-mock-draft-lukas-karisikis-to-go-first-overall-to-bucks/
[9] slamonline.com/nba/2025-nba-mock-draft-picks-predictions-lakers/
[10] sportsnaut.com/nba/2025-nba-draft-top-10-picks-mock-draft/
Sports enthusiasts are in for a treat with the arrival of fresh talent in the NBA. Noa Essengue, previously from ratiopharm Ulm, has landed a spot on the Chicago Bulls, joining the ranks of basketball stars. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks have signed the youngest number-one pick in NBA history besides LeBron James, Cooper Flagg, adding to the excitement of NBA basketball.
