While the NBA world was certainly excited to see Duke star Cooper Flagg have his name called by commissioner Adam Silver during the 2025 NBA Draft, the league certainly had a rough night after seeing a dip in television ratings.

The pick is finally in. With the first pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks select Duke phenom Cooper Flagg. COOPER LANDS IN DALLAS 🔥 The @dallasmavs take Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 #NBADraft! pic.twitter.com/SeEMqOGiLF

Kyrie Irving's First Meeting With Cooper Flagg After Draft Catches the NBA's Attention originally appeared on Athlon Sports. All eyes are on Dallas these days, and it’s not just because of the sweltering Texas heat. The Mavericks have everyone talking after landing Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.