The Brief The Dallas Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg as the No. Local perspective:The moment Mavs fans have been waiting for and for many a moment they deserved as the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg is officially a Dallas Maverick. BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 25: Cooper Flagg looks on during the 2025 NBA Draft - Round One on June 25, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 1 pick and the momentous occasion is being shared with a few former Dallas Mavericks and Dallas area icons. WNBA Superstar: Paige BueckersSomeone who is also familiar with being a number one draft pick, Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers, stopped by.