Once Irving returns from a torn ACL, probably two or three months into next season, a healthy Dallas starting lineup is likely to include three one-and-done Blue Devils. The Mavs got center Dereck Lively II with the 12th overall pick in 2023.

Nadkarni: Flagg should be a great fit with the Mavericks, especially because he will be entering a lower pressure situation than most top draft picks. I’m especially curious to see how he fits in on the defensive side of the ball.

Cooper Flagg is now a Dallas Maverick. His Rookie of the Year odds are not shocking after he was selected first overall in the NBA Draft.