Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg on Monday shared his emotions on assembly Michael Jordan on the Ryder Cup. He topped the Chicago Bulls legend because the GOAT and known as the second a dream come true.
“Assembly Michael Jordan, I imply, that is my GOAT. Somebody I’ve at all times seen because the GOAT in my family. … I feel it was a dream come true, but it surely was actually cool.”
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Flagg and Jordan had been photographed shaking fingers on the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. The link-up went viral, with social media commenting about their love for golf.
Cooper Flagg was chosen with the primary decide within the 2025 NBA draft. The Mavericks landed the highest decide regardless of having solely a 1.8% probability within the lottery. As a freshman in Duke, he averaged 19.2 factors, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per sport, and earned the ACC and Nationwide Participant of the 12 months honors.
He participated within the 2025 NBA Summer time League. He performed in simply two video games and was later shutdown by the Mavs for the remainder of the match. In his debut towards the LA Lakers, he recorded 10 factors, six rebounds and 4 assists, however struggled together with his shot-making (5-of-21). In his second and last sport, he confirmed enhancements, recording 31 factors from 10-of-21 taking pictures.
Cooper Flagg on assembly Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki
Cooper Flagg throughout Monday’s media day shared his ideas on assembly Dallas Mavericks legend, Dirk Nowitzki.
“I assumed it was actually cool. That was my first time assembly Dirk in individual and attending to be round him. It’s cool to hang around and see the impression that he nonetheless has in Dallas.”
Flagg met Nowitzki on the Dirk Nowitzki Basis Tennis Basic in Dallas on Sept. 13. On the occasion, the German publicly praised Flagg and was enthusiastic about his potential. Nowitzki had beforehand texted Flagg shortly after the draft to welcome him to Dallas and provide him mentorship.
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