Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison was obviously thrilled with the opportunity to draft Duke superstar Cooper Flagg No. 1 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. Just months after inexplicably trading away the face of his franchise, Luka Doncic, to the Los Angeles Lakers, Harris was given an unbelievable do-over with the opportunity to draft Flagg. The Mavs had 1.8% odds to win the NBA Draft lottery, but there they were on Wednesday evening, taking the next face of their franchise to pair alongside established superstars in Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. So yes, Harrison had reason to be thrilled after the pick. He even indulged in a little bit of hyperbole. “It’s a generational talent, a once-in-a-lifetime chance,” Harrison said after the draft, according to ESPN. “So just top to bottom, we’re excited.” Harrison is right that Flagg has the tools to be a star in the NBA. He’s an athletic, 6-foot-9, 205-pound forward who can do everything on the court. He averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assistRead More
Mavericks GM’s bold take on Cooper Flagg is premature
