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Good morning! No more ping-pong for you.
Welcome to the NBA, No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, the ordained star successor to Luka Dončić in Dallas. For your first game, you get to play against the league’s resident alien and watch him progress into a bona fide superstar. Game 1!
Before we explain, just watch this sequence:
EMPHATIC BLOCK.
ISO STEPBACK 4-POINT PLAY.
10-0 WEMBY RUN… HE’S GOT 31! pic.twitter.com/VP4HwuDLNn
— NBA (@NBA)…
Cooper Flagg, the top NBA draft pick, is set to debut in Dallas as a potential successor to star Luka Dončić, facing off against the league’s standout player. His first game highlights included an impressive block and a 4-point play, showcasing the excitement around his entry into the league.
