Jul 12, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) dunks against the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter of their game at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks featured in NBA 2K26 trailer

Originally posted on Dallas Mavericks on SI
By Keenan Womack | Last updated Jul 31, 2025 2:03 PM ET

Cooper Flagg is one of the most hyped rookies in NBA history after being the top selection in the 2025 NBA Draft. He had an outstanding one-and-done campaign with the Duke Blue Devils in which he led his team to the Final Four, along with winning National Player of the Year as a true freshman.

After a disastrous season defined by self-inflicted wounds, the Mavericks lucked into the top pick, selecting the Duke superstar, around whom they plan to build for the future.

After a tough debut in Las Vegas Summer League, Flagg showed fans and executives what his game could look like by scoring 31 points in his second appearance, doing so on 10-for-21 from the field and 3-for-9 from deep. The excitement for Flagg's rookie season has extended to even the world of NBA 2K, where he recently starred in one of its trailers.

Cooper Flagg dunk with his teammates reactions in the latest NBA 2K26 trailer

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The clip above, which shows a virtualized version of a thunderous dunk from the young phenom, is an indication of the level of buzz surrounding the impact that Flagg could have in his first NBA season. A two-way superstar with top-notch athleticism, Flagg is the type of player who could record highlight-level plays throughout his career.

Flagg had one of the most decorated high school careers in basketball history before heading to Duke, where he averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game. In a solid draft class, he was the overwhelming top player, a high-motor terror on defense that can score in multiple ways on the offensive end as well.

The NBA regular season begins on October 21.

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