Cooper Flagg wouldn’t be the first Jon Scheyer-coached Duke player to suit up for the Dallas Mavericks. If Flagg is drafted by the Mavs in June ( as is widely expected ), he would get a chance to team up with Dereck Lively II. Like Flagg, Lively spent just one season at Duke before entering the professional ranks.

Dallas' hoops culture has seen its lows as of late. But Bueckers' arrival and the possibility of drafting Flagg could be a game-changer.

NBA rumors suggest Cooper Flagg is excited to join the Dallas Mavericks after landing No. 1 pick in 2025 NBA Draft.

The college basketball legend spoke about Flagg’s skill set a day after the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA draft lottery, setting themselves up to select Flagg with the top pick in June. Krzyzewski recalled seeing Flagg play at Montverde Academy as a high schooler.

Duke Blue Devils standout Cooper Flagg will soon join the NBA. He is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks, who won the top pick despite only having a 1.

NBA fans on X chimed in with their reactions to the Flagg-Pippen comparison as it grabbed attention on social media. One user commented that Flagg's ability to take over a game is more reminiscent of LeBron James than Scottie Pippen, while another questioned whether Flagg is the same type of "quick-twitch" athlete Pippen was in his prime.

The talent speaks for itself,” Duke coach Jon Scheyer said. “But I love coaching the person. He’s all about the right stuff.”

Klay Thompson's father believes the Dallas Mavericks will trade Cooper Flagg to the Los Angeles Lakers just as they did with Luka Doncic.