Flagg has gone from sitting on a bucket for hours at a time harvesting peas to finding a place in the NBA as the No. 1 draft pick.

Cooper Flagg hasn't played a minute of NBA basketball yet, but with his Summer League debut set for Thursday night, Hall of Famer Grant Hill already sees him in an ideal situation. Flagg, the former Duke star and No.

Cooper Flagg knows the expectations. ... Kidd has previously praised Flagg’s maturity and competitive drive, calling his mindset rare for an 18-year-old entering the league.

Flagg, drafted No. 1 by the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, had a few suitors wanting him to represent their shoe and apparel product.

Cooper Flagg may be the star athlete of his family, but basketball has played a huge role in each of his family members' lives.

For about two years, Cooper Flagg has been expected to be the top pick in the 2025 NBA draft. ... and Hill noticed Flagg’s motor and competitive drive from when he was a sophomore.