Hall of Fame forward and 2011 Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki welcomed the Dallas Mavericks ’ 2025 first overall pick, Cooper Flagg . Ahead of Flagg’s highly anticipated NBA debut for the Mavericks , Nowitzki was seen embracing the top prospect. It’s the kind of connection that would get Mavs excited for the upcoming season.

In the video, Nowitzki and Flagg embrace one another before taking the time to chat, which was posted by the Mavericks’ X, formerly Twitter. Expand Tweet

Flagg, perhaps the most excited rookie the Mavericks have drafted since selecting Dirk Nowitzki ninth overall in the 1998 NBA Draft, has generated substantial buzz with potential as the association’s newest generational talent. Joining a team perceived as having enough talent to compete for a championship, Flagg

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