US EditionDylan Harper vs. Cooper Flagg: First 2 Overall Picks Face Off in NBA Summer League
LAS VEGAS, JUL 12 – Mark Cuban urges patience for Cooper Flagg, citing Kobe Bryant's early NBA struggles and noting Flagg's strong all-around contributions despite a rough shooting debut.
- On July 12, 2025, Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, the top two picks of the 2025 NBA Draft, faced off in the Las Vegas Summer League where the Spurs beat the Mavericks 76-69.
- The Mavericks secured the surprising number one overall pick despite a 1.8% chance and traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers, signaling a new team era centered on Flagg.
- Flagg tallied 31 points on 10-of-21 shooting, including three triples, and hauled in four boards, while Harper contributed 16 points along with six rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block to help the Spurs secure the win.
- Flagg called being drafted 'Amazing' and 'a dream come true,' and coaches encouraged him to experiment and play aggressively during Summer League games.
- As a rookie, Flagg is expected to be in the Mavericks’ starting lineup this season alongside Kyrie Irving and other experienced players, signaling the team’s shift toward rebuilding after narrowly missing the playoffs.
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Harper's Spurs top Flagg's Mavs at summer league
The top two choices in the NBA draft, Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, faced off Saturday in the NBA summer league, and flashed an enticing view of what might be on the horizon next season during the San Antonio Spurs' 76-69 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
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LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks suffered a 76-69 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday afternoon in their second game of the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas. Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with a game-high 31…
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