The NBA world is buzzing after the Dallas Mavericks landed the No. 1 overall pick in the draft—and all signs point to them selecting Duke sensation Cooper Flagg. But what Rich Paul, the powerful agent behind LeBron James, just said could change everything.
Flagg, widely considered the best prospect in years, is seen as a franchise-changing talent. During an interview on The Pat McAfee Show, Paul was asked about Flagg’s future and whether the Mavs might trade the top pick to go after a megastar. His response? Unfiltered and definitive.
> “No, I think there’s definitely no trade,” Paul said. “The Mavs take him, and it’s the right thing for the kid.”
Paul didn’t stop there. He laid out exactly why Flagg landing in Dallas could be a dream scenario—not just for the team, but for Flagg’s long-term success.
> “He’ll be able to grow alongside guys like Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, once he’s back. That gives him space to develop without sky-high expectations,” Paul explained.
With Luka Doncic gone and the franchise in transition, the Mavericks are betting big on their next star. If Paul is right, Cooper Flagg might not just be their future—he might be the league’s next big thing.
