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Mavericks news: Kyrie Irving's ‘connected' Cooper Flagg revelation before NBA Draft
The post Mavericks news: Kyrie Irving's 'connected' Cooper Flagg revelation before NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Dallas Mavericks will have a big decision to make in the next couple of weeks, as they have the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. The decision shouldn't be that hard, as Cooper Flagg has been the consensus No. 1 pick for the entire year. All signs are pointing to Flagg being selected by the Mavericks, and he'll be able to help them in the present and future. Advertisement One of his teammates will be Kyrie Irving, who will miss some time to start the season after recovering from an ACL injury. Ironically, Irving and Flagg have some similarities that could help their chemistry early, and the Mavericks' point guard spoke about him on his appearance on the NBA Future Starts Now. 'We definitely are connected. He's a Duke Blue Devil,' Irving said.'I know he can deal with the pressure, and I'm looking forward to seeing a great season. Not only from him, but a lot of other young players that are here nationally and also internationally.' Irving and Flagg are not teammates yet, and there's still a slight chance that they won't be, but it's good to know that they have something in common that they could possibly bond over. Cooper Flagg is set to visit the Mavericks soon With all signs pointing to the Mavericks drafting Flagg, he is set to visit the team in about a week, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Advertisement 'Cooper Flagg plans to have a private visit with the Mavericks in Dallas on June 17, sources tell ESPN. One week after his first official Mavs visit, Flagg is set to be Dallas' No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on June 25,' Charania wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Flagg is undoubtedly the best player in this year's draft, and he has skills on both sides of the ball that could elevate any team he goes to. In this case, the Mavericks will be getting him, but there shouldn't be much pressure on him like a typical No. 1 pick, due to the fact that he's going to a team that is supposed to be a contender. Anthony Davis is the star on the team, and the Mavericks have a roster full of talented players who have playoff experience, and even NBA Finals experience. Once Irving returns, the Mavericks should be at full force and will be trying to make a run in the playoffs, depending on how their season starts off. Related: Mavericks rumors: What really irked Jason Kidd after Luka Doncic trade Related: NBA rumors: Brian Windhorst claims 'mutual interest' between Jason Kidd, Knicks
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14-05-2025
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NBA》狀元大熱門Flagg參加體測 助跑彈跳高度還不如Bronny
達拉斯獨行俠神抽到2025 NBA選秀會狀元籤後，一般都認定他們絕對會挑選來自杜克大學的佛萊格(Cooper Flagg)，這個被譽為是美國籃球新一代希望的超級大物，也在選秀順位抽籤後不久參加今年的新秀體測，展現自己全方位的運動表現。 根據體測資料顯示，佛萊格沒有穿鞋的身高為6呎7.75吋，臂展為7呎，體重221磅，站立摸高則為8呎10.5吋。在彈跳高度部份，佛萊格的助跑起跳高度為35.5吋，這個數字並不算突出，以今年參加體測的小前鋒球員中，PR值僅有58.2%，如果和去年參加體測的所有球員相比，佛萊格在這個部份僅排到第34名，甚至遠遠不及布朗尼(Bronny James)的40.5吋。 不過佛萊格在變向敏捷度測試(pro lane drill)中，以10.83秒完成，短距離折返跑(shuttle run)則是2.92秒，對一個6呎7吋的球員來說相當突出，甚至比絕大部分的後衛還出色。 Followed by Flagg's Pro Lane Drill: 10.83 seconds — NBA Future Starts Now (@nbafuturenow) May 13, 2025 對於自己的體測表現，佛萊格受訪時說道：「我覺得很不錯…我秀出了多樣性，速度、運動能力和彈跳力結合在一起，然後就是持續精進投籃的能力。」 'Versatility, speed, athleticism, vertical'Cooper Flagg on what he got to show off today at the #NBADraftCombine 🔥 — NBA Future Starts Now (@nbafuturenow) May 13, 2025 雖然佛萊格沒有超人般的體測數據，但是整體表現相當全面，再加上他具備超齡的投籃能力和籃球智商，攻守兩端都能做出貢獻。佛萊格在大一賽季出賽37場，平均每場貢獻19.2分7.5籃板4.2助攻1.4阻攻1.4抄截，外線命中率則是3成85，他所效力的杜克大學在4強賽中敗給休士頓大學。
