, at the 2025 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks selected the talented forward Cooper Flagg, who was only 18 years and 186 days old, with the No. 1 pick. The rising star also became the second youngest No. 1 pick in NBA history, second only to LeBron James, with a difference of only 8 days.

As the draft results were settled, the Mavericks' official social media immediately released a welcome poster, confirming that Flagg will wear the No. 32 jersey to play in the NBA in the new season , injecting fresh blood into Dallas.

It is worth mentioning that this is the second No. 1 pick selected by the Dallas sports world this year. Previously, the WNBA Dallas Wings also used the No. 1 pick to select Paige Bueckers in the 2025 women's basketball draft. The honor of having No. 1 players in both the men's and women's basketball teams has made Dallas one of the most watched cities in recent times.

According to statistics, the addition of Flagg makes the Mavericks have three No. 1 picks in the lineup: 2011 No. 1 Kyrie Irving, 2012 No. 1 Anthony Davis, and 2025 No. 1 Cooper Flagg. If the three start at the same time, the Mavericks will become the first team since the Los Angeles Lakers in 1989 to have three No. 1 picks in the regular season starting lineup.

As a forward player with comprehensive skills and outstanding physical fitness, Flagg was hailed as one of the " successors to James " as early as high school . He performed well in the joint tryout before the draft, showing excellent offensive and defensive capabilities and game wisdom, and was regarded by many teams as the first choice for rebuilding the core.

As the new season approaches, the Mavericks' lineup is gradually taking shape. With Luka Doncic, Irving, Davis and rookie Mark Flagg, Dallas has become one of the league's most watched super teams. The outside world is generally optimistic that they will have the strength to compete for the championship in the next few seasons, and Mark Flagg's growth will also be a key focus of the team's future.

For this young star who is about to start his NBA career, Dallas is not only the starting point of a journey, but also the stage for him to pursue glory and dreams.