The future of the Dallas Mavericks franchise was altered on Monday night. Despite entering the 2025 NBA draft lottery with a 1.8% chance of winning the No. 1

Coming soon to Dallas? Flagg was a star with the Blue Devils who showed the ability to thrive as a scorer, playmaker and defender.

The NBA's predraft season is in full swing as the league held its draft lottery Monday, with the Dallas Mavericks winning the No. 1 pick, and the chance to select projected top pick Cooper Flagg -- an opportunity a source told ESPN Tuesday that the Mavericks intend to see through during the draft on June 25-26 in Brooklyn, New York.

During a one-on-one interview with the social media brand, Flagg revealed his choice for the "most underrated" player in the NBA. Flagg has seemingly been paying close attention to the playoffs, pinpointing Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton as the most underrated player in the league.

The forward led Duke to an 89-62 win over SMU in an ACC matchup at Moody Coliseum. Flagg scored 24 points on 7-of-12 shooting, coming down with a team-high 11 rebounds. His highlights included a poster dunk on 7-2 SMU center Samet Yigitoglu.

Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg is a name on everyone’s lips, and is set to be hot property at the upcoming NBA Draft. All the teams are crossing their fingers to land the number 1 pick in the Draft lottery and get the player some have called the next generational star who can change a franchise.

The Dallas Mavericks have made the final call on the No. 1 pick. Find out if the Mavericks will trade the chance to take Cooper Flagg.

As a help defender, Flagg shines. His quick twitch muscles sync up perfectly with his brain to allow him to fly in and block shots at the rim and knock away pass attempts in the gaps. Cooper has a plus wingspan and a sturdy frame and has mastered his physical gifts to be come a special off-ball defender.

Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe and other NBA draft prospects discussed some of the league's underrated players.

The talent speaks for itself,” Duke coach Jon Scheyer said. “But I love coaching the person. He’s all about the right stuff.”