Maine declares Wednesday ‘Flagg Day’ ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft
At just 18 years old, Cooper Flagg-born December 21, 2006, in Newport, Maine-is poised to become the next big name in professional basketball. Widely projected to be selected first overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, Flagg enters the league with high expectations and comparisons to international phenom Victor Wembanyama, who made his debut in 2023. Barring any last-minute surprises, Flagg is expected to land with the Dallas Mavericks.His talent and upside were so enticing that multiple NBA franchises reportedly embraced 'tanking' strategies-intentionally underperforming in hopes of improving their draft position-to get a shot at drafting him. But, in a surprising twist, those efforts were in vain. The Dallas Mavericks, against the odds, secured the top pick and are now expected to make Flagg the centerpiece of their future.Allen Iverson gets star struck with rookie Cooper Flagg ahead of the 2025 […]