When the Dallas Mavericks took Duke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft last month, it felt like a moment of vindication for some fans. The Mavericks, who traded away franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers just four months prior,

All eyes will be on No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and he hits the floor for the first time with the Dallas Mavericks in Las Vegas at NBA Summer League. We looked at that last few top picks and their debuts to predict what we can expect from the Mavs' rookie.

The No. 1 draft pick is expected to take the court for Dallas against the Lakers tonight at 8 p.m. ET, with tickets available through multiple platforms.