Slam Dunk: Two Stars from Ratiopharm Ulm Tear Up the NBA Court
Dallas Mavericks face slim prospects in securing major acquisition
Get ready for some high-flying action in the NBA! The Dallas Mavericks, formerly home to basketball legends Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Doncic, are welcoming two exciting new talents who have just been drafted.
18-year-old high flyer, Cooper Flagg, who starred for Duke as a college student, is the new kid on the block. Picked as the first choice in the NBA Draft in New York, he even beat the age record held by none other than LeBron James. Flagg's incredible stats made him an undeniable standout in his Duke days, and the Mavericks are counting on him to fill some serious sneakers left by Doncic.
The Mavericks' miraculous grab of the first pick was a complete shocker as they only had a mere 1.8% chance of scoring it, thanks to their less-than-impressive season performance. This young star will now team up with all-stars like Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson in Dallas.
Joining Flagg in the NBA ranks are Noa Essengue and Ben Saraf, two standouts from ratiopharm Ulm. Essengue, an 18-year-old versatile forward, was snatched up by the Chicago Bulls as their 12th pick. These guys know talent when they see it—after all, he averaged an impressive 12.4 points and 5.3 rebounds in the EuroCup for Ulm!
As for the 19-year-old Ben Saraf, picked 26th by the Brooklyn Nets, he's known for his sharp shooting and decisive plays. He had a killer season in the EuroCup, averaging 12.6 points and 4.6 assists. With his leadership skills, Saraf was a key factor in Ulm's run to the German finals.
So, prepare for a blockbuster season, NBA fans! Two future stars from ratiopharm Ulm are about to shake things up on the court!
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- Dallas Mavericks
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- Brooklyn Nets
Further Reading:
- Saraf, Essengue make NBA history as first-round picks
- Ben Saraf's Draft Day Story —From Israel to Brooklyn
- Noa Essengue Profile — NBA Draft 2025
- Ben Saraf Profile — NBA Draft 2025
The Dallas Mavericks, a renowned basketball team with a history of NBA greats like Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Doncic, are about to welcome two exciting new talents who were recently drafted into the NBA. The Chicago Bulls have snatched up 18-year-old Noa Essengue, a versatile forward who impressed with his stats in the EuroCup for Ratiopharm Ulm. On the other hand, the Brooklyn Nets have picked 19-year-old Ben Saraf, known for his sharp shooting and decisive plays, also from Ratiopharm Ulm. These draft picks are set to bring some intense basketball action to the NBA.
