A big part of the Mavericks’ optimism hinges on rookie Cooper Flagg, the top overall pick in this year’s draft. Widely regarded as one of the most talented two-way prospects in years, Flagg brings defensive versatility and offensive polish that Dallas hopes will complement its experienced stars.

"Nico Harrison and the Mavs lucked into Cooper Flagg. Nico acting like this was some kind of master plan that required his intellect is just laughably ridiculous," a third fan wrote. A fourth comment read, "He envisioned trading Luka in exchange for Adam Silver giving him the #1 draft pick?"

The latest came during Cooper Flagg's introductory press conference, when he said that fans are starting to "see the vision" of the team after landing Cooper Flagg first overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, something that happened on a literal 1.8% chance. READ MORE: Shocking discovery about Mavs ownership sheds light on internal turmoil