[From ESPN]

As arguably the most promising American prospect since LeBron James, the spotlight would have shined brightly on Cooper Flagg regardless of his draft destination.

Flagg landing on the Dallas Mavericks, following their unprecedented stroke of lottery luck in the wake of a season of shocking change, only adds to the intrigue.

It also puts Flagg in the rare position of being a No. 1 pick who could contribute to a winning team as a rookie.

"We're in win-now mode, and so he adds to that, but he's also the future of the franchise," Mavs general manager Nico Harrison said at Flagg's introductory news conference in July.

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