Cooper Flagg’s Dallas debut comes with a ready-made support system
The Dallas Mavericks' top pick, Cooper Flagg, finds himself in a rare and comforting position: joining an NBA squad that already includes two of his former Duke teammates. As a freshly selected No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, Flagg lands in Dallas among a genuine Duke brotherhood, with both Kyrie Irving (currently rehabbing an ACL) and Dereck Lively offering a support network he knows well.From day one, Flagg enters a room where his peers share more than just a jersey. Irving, though sidelined by injury, is expected to be a stabilizing presence for the newcomer, while Lively,has already shown outstanding early promise at just 21, offers camaraderie on the court.Lively has taken it upon himself to ensure that Flagg feels truly at home in Dallas. Speaking passionately at the recent Mavs Academy Hoop Camp on Sunday, Lively […]