Feb 22, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) gestures after making a three-point shot in the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

New Orleans Pelicans Get Franchise Changing Prospect in 2025 NBA Mock Draft

Originally posted on NBA Draft on SI | By Rylan Stiles | Last updated Feb 25, 2025 8:30 PM ET

The 2025 NBA Draft is loaded with talent. At the top of the prospect pool is Duke prospect Cooper Flagg. The undoubted No. 1 overall player in this class has seen teams shuffle the deck for better odds at landing him this June.

Flagg is viewed as a generational, franchise changing type, talent. During his college career, he has lived up the billing with more than enough flashes to make anyone feel confident in hitching their wagons to Flagg for the future.

May's NBA Draft Lottery will be a nerve wrecking day for many front offices around the league, not only search for enough luck to land the top pick but hopes of clinging to any protected picks that are scattered throughout the board.

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