Mar 26, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2), and guard Kon Knueppel (7), talk to the media at the Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Cooper Flagg Makes First Remarks After Dallas Mavericks Win NBA Draft Lottery

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 12, 2025 8:24 PM ET

Cooper Flagg is seen by many as one of the best prospects in recent NBA history.

The former Duke star is an all-around player who led the Blue Devils to the Final Four in his only season of college basketball.

Via ESPN's Jonathan Givony: "Duke’s Cooper Flagg’s official measurements from the NBA Draft Combine:

6’7 ¾ barefoot, 221 lbs, with a 7’0” wingspan and 8’10 ½" standing reach

Flagg grew nearly an inch in the past year, while adding 12 pounds."

Duke’s Cooper Flagg’s official measurements from the NBA Draft Combine:

6’7 ¾ barefoot, 221 lbs, with a 7’0” wingspan and 8’10 ½" standing reach

Flagg grew nearly an inch in the past year, while adding 12 pounds. pic.twitter.com/ja1fjWBgGM
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 12, 2025

On Monday night, the Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, so they will have the first pick (and can select Flagg).

Via ESPN's Shams Charania: "Top 4 order in 2025 NBA draft:

1. Dallas
2. San Antonio
3. Philadelphia
4. Charlotte"

Top 4 order in 2025 NBA draft:

1. Dallas
2. San Antonio
3. Philadelphia
4. Charlotte
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 12, 2025

Following the news, Flagg spoke to ESPN.

Bob Myers: "Cooper, Dallas, this is a good team. Did you see this coming?... I'm surprised, you're going to a very built team already. That's pretty unusual for what I think being the top pick."

Flagg: "For me, I didn't try and think about it too much. I feel like it's just kind of out of my control. I'm just kind of going through the process like everybody else and just trying to enjoy every single moment because we only get to do this once."