Cooper Flagg’s wild NBA Summer League debut: Mavericks’ top pick took on Bronny James and won
Cooper Flagg arrived at the Thomas and Mack Center for his NBA Summer League debut on Thursday with all eyes trained on him. Decked out in Dallas Mavericks gear and bright white New Balance sneakers, the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft wore a determined, emotionless expression as he strode through security, an early sign he was all business for the most anticipated rookie debut in recent memory.If Flagg felt any pressure, it didn't show on his face, but the electric atmosphere in the arena left no doubt: this was an event. The sold-out crowd buzzed with excitement as Flagg was introduced as a starter, their cheers rising above even those for Bronny James, who was suiting up for the Los Angeles Lakers. Tickets for this matchup were the priciest in NBA Summer League history, with fans desperate to […]