Written by Ariel Farivar

Cooper Flagg going to the Mavericks is honestly wild. Everyone knew he was gonna be a top pick, but seeing him actually end up in Dallas still feels kind of unreal. This dude has been hyped up since he played with the best during the Olympics, and now he’s officially in the NBA, playing alongside Kyrie Irving. That’s crazy. The Mavs just came from a rough year, and now they’re adding Cooper Flagg to the squad. It’s like they’re rebuilding a super team right in front of our eyes after trading Luka. Flagg’s game is so smooth, too. He’s tall, athletic, and can basically do everything — block shots, shoot threes, drive to the basket, all of it. He’s got that crazy hustle and confidence, but he’s not cocky about it either. You can tell he just loves the game and wants to win. And with Kyrie already doing Kyrie things, Flagg’s gonna have a chance to learn from one of the best while also making an impact right away. Honestly, the thought of those two running pick-and-rolls or fast breaks together is kind of scary — in a good way. Everyone who watches basketball has been talking about it like it’s the next big thing, and honestly, they’re not wrong. This might be the start of something huge for Dallas. If Flagg lives up to the hype — and let’s be real, he probably will — the Mavericks might be a problem for the rest of the league for a long time. I can’t wait to see him ball out in the NBA. This is gonna be fun.