Mavericks Make Waves with Flagg as No. 1 Pick

The Mavericks` selection of Cooper Flagg as the top pick highlights a thrilling 2025 NBA Draft filled with surprises.

The 2025 NBA Draft unfolded at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, a spectacle of hope and ambition that saw the Dallas Mavericks make a bold statement by selecting Duke forward Cooper Flagg as the No. 1 overall pick. Flagg, a player whose skills have been the talk of the town, now dons the Mavericks jersey, igniting excitement among fans and analysts alike.

Following closely, the San Antonio Spurs secured Rutgers guard Dylan Harper at No. 2, while the Philadelphia 76ers made a strategic choice with Baylor wing VJ Edgecombe at No. 3. The Utah Jazz stirred the pot by opting for Rutgers forward Ace Bailey at No. 5, a decision that raised eyebrows given his pre-draft uncertainties.

The draft was not without surprises; the Portland Trail Blazers welcomed Chinese center Yang Hansen at No. 16, and the Miami Heat added Illinois guard Kasparas Jakučionis at No. 20. The Charlotte Hornets rounded out the first round with UConn forward Liam McNeeley at No. 29. Notably, the Brooklyn Nets etched their name in history with five first-round picks, a record-setting feat in NBA draft lore.

As the second round progresses, teams like the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets continue to make their selections, shaping the future of the league. For more details, check out the NBA Draft 2025 and the NBA Draft Tracker.

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