Heading into the draft, Cooper Flagg was hyped as one of the top offensive and defensive prospects. After trading away Luka Doncic, Dallas now pins its future on the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg’s NBA journey officially begins on Oct. 22, when the Mavericks face Victor Wembanyama ’s Spurs at the American Airlines Center. Interestingly, Wembanyama was also the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft, making this matchup even juicier. Now, the big question is—which No. 1 pick will rise higher this season? Well, Blake Griffin might have subtly hinted at where his bet lies.
Blake Griffin had nothing but praise for Cooper Flagg during his appearance on Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston . “I mean, I think he’s the most complete player that we’ve seen come into the NBA in r