Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said he wants to make Flagg "uncomfortable" in his first season as a distributor of sorts. Ironically, Green does the same for the Warriors as a versatile option when Stephen Curry isn't dominating the ball, though the pair have differing skill sets.

Cooper Flagg Is Getting Praised After Handshake Moment With Fellow Mavericks No. 1 Pick originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cooper Flagg era in Dallas has begun after the Dallas Mavericks, as expected, made the former Duke Blue Devils star the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft on Wednesday night.

The 6-foot-9 forward joins a veteran-laden team with future Hall of Famers that is focused on returning to the playoffs.