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How the Mavericks’ Starting Lineup Looks Like After Picking Cooper Flagg as No. 1 in the 2025 NBA Draft?

Mavericks start fresh with young star

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The Dallas Mavericks have endured a turbulent few months, swinging between highs and lows. Losing Luka Doncic was a blow to the roster but the management pulled it off amidst a major cry among the fans.

The following months went from bad to worse given the form of the side. Being a playoff favourite, the Dallas Mavericks dropped off big time in the second part of the season. Injuries also hurt their momentum, and the team ultimately missed out on postseason contention. However, the draft lottery gave their destiny another chance.

Cooper Flagg gave Nico Harrison a side-eye after a reporter mentioned Luka would’ve been the face of the franchise. 💀🤣pic.twitter.com/XnEvBgFZ8C
— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) June 27, 2025

Mavs Use Their No. 1 Overall Pick to Get Former Duke Standout

The Dallas Mavericks used their number 1 pick from the 2025 NBA Draft for Cooper Flagg. The 18-year-old was the talk of the town during the whole NCAA 2024-25 season. He shot 48.1% from the field and 38.5% from beyond the arc.

He had a field goal percentage of 48.1 percent and beyond the arch percentage of 38.5. Cooper Flagg’s arrival gives Dallas a much-needed boost as the team navigates an aging roster. Reports suggest GM Nico Harrison sees Cooper Flagg as the long-term centerpiece of the Mavericks’ roster rebuild.

Kyrie Irving x Cooper Flagg. 🔥

(via @dallasmavs) pic.twitter.com/BVPz69Hs1N
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 28, 2025

Mavericks Starting Lineup Projection:

PG: Brandon Williams
SG: Klay Thompson
SF: Cooper Flagg
PF: Anthony Davis
C: Dereck Lively II

Updated Dallas Mavericks Lineup With Cooper Flagg

Max Christie, Anthony Davis, Spencer Dinwiddie, Kessler Edwards, Dante Exum, Cooper Flagg, Daniel Gafford, Jaden Hardy, Kyrie Irving, Kai Jones, Miles Kelly, Dereck Lively II, Naji Marshall, Caleb Martin, Dwight Powell, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington, Brandon Williams.