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Report: Mavericks to host consensus No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg

The Dallas Mavericks will bring Cooper Flagg for a visit with the expectation of taking him with the No. 1 overall pick.
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Cooper Flagg talks to the media during the NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.
Cooper Flagg talks to the media during the NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago. | David Banks-Imagn Images

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The Dallas Mavericks are a week removed from winning the NBA Draft Lottery, which will allow them to select consensus No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg next month to kickstart a new era for the franchise.

ESPN insider Jonathan Givony is reporting that the Mavericks will host Flagg for a pre-draft visit.

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Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg walks off the court after losing to the Houston Cougars
Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg walks off the court after losing to the Houston Cougars | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Flagg to visit Mavericks

"Lightning struck the Mavericks in an incredible stroke of fortune, allowing their beleaguered fan base to turn the page from the Luka Doncic trade and focus on acquiring one of the future faces of the NBA in Flagg. ESPN's Tim MacMahon reported shortly after the draft lottery that Mavericks ownership will not entertain trade opportunities and plans to select Flagg No. 1, as expected," Givony wrote.

"All indications from Flagg's camp are that he is thrilled with potentially joining a playoff-contending team with strong veterans, despite initially appearing shocked by the lottery's outcome. Sources told ESPN that Flagg is scheduling a visit to Dallas.

"Flagg had a spectacular freshman season at Duke, eliminating doubt about who will be the No. 1 pick. Just the fourth freshman to win the Wooden Award as the most outstanding player in college basketball, Flagg brought exceptional competitiveness and defensive versatility while impacting the game in every facet. He made jumpers from all over the floor, shouldered significant shot-creation responsibility and made teammates better with his passing.

"Scouts' only question is whether Flagg projects as "merely" an NBA All-Star, or if, as some scouts suggest, he can become one of the league's most impactful players on both ends of the floor."

The NBA Draft is scheduled for June 25-26.

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Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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