The Dallas Mavericks are excited for the NBA debut of their star rookie, Cooper Flagg . Flagg shares that sentiment. The rookie forward opened up on Tuesday about what he is thinking , ahead of his very first game in the NBA.

“I'm just really excited….this is another one of those moments, playing in my very first game,” Flagg said to reporters. “Having that first experience. I think it will be really cool.” Expand Tweet

Flagg is seen as an immediate contributor for Dallas. He was selected first overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg played one season in college at Duke, where he helped the Blue Devils reach a Final Four.

The Mavericks are looking to turn the page after losing Luka Doncic last season in a trade. That trade enraged Mavericks fans, who saw it as a bizarre move.

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