Cooper Flagg could be an NBA champion with Dallas, but experts doubt his Rookie of the Year chances
Cooper Flagg is set to hit the ground running in the NBA. The former Duke Blue Devils standout was not only the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft, but he also landed on a Dallas Mavericks squad with championship aspirations. Still, some experts are beginning to doubt his chances of winning Rookie of the Year.Much has been said about how fortunate Dallas was to secure the first pick in this year's draft. But Flagg may be even luckier-joining a veteran roster that should ease his transition from college to the pros.Surrounded by stars like Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, and Naji Marshall, Flagg should have no trouble adapting to NBA life. On paper, that plus his undeniable talent should pave the way to Rookie of the Year honors. Yet several analysts are pushing back on that assumption.Flagg has a […]