The Dallas Mavericks made the move that had been long expected. Ever since the team won the NBA Draft lottery with a 1.8 percent chance, they had been expected to draft Duke star Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick.

Flagg said it was a dream come true to be drafted, and he looks forward to learning from fellow No. 1 draft picks Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. "I plan to be a sponge and learn

The Mavericks’ former majority owner had great praise for the No. 1 pick and for where Flagg’s selection leaves the franchise looking forward.