"Bronny Boutta Welcome Cooper to the League": NBA Fans Explode as Cooper Flagg Takes on Bronny James and Lakers in Debut
- Cooper Flagg was selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft held at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025.
- After missing the playoffs last season, the Mavericks are looking to rebuild following a major February 2025 deal that involved sending Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Flagg is set to make his debut with the Mavericks during the Summer League in Las Vegas on July 10, 2025, facing off against Bronny James and the Lakers in a highly anticipated game starting at 8 p.m. CST.
- Flagg acknowledged, "It's a little bit of pressure," but called it "a lot of motivation" and said, "I'm just going to try and be myself all the time."
- Flagg's arrival signals high expectations for the Mavericks, who are likely to rely on him heavily this season while maintaining key frontcourt players this summer.
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NBA Summer League 2025 Schedule Released, Features Cooper Flagg vs. Bronny James
The 2025 NBA Summer League schedule has been released, and it features a host of noteworthy games, including Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks taking on Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers to open play in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 10.
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