From Newport,
Maine.
1,000 watched him leave.
Millions watched him arrive.
Dallas Mavericks · #2 · 2026

COOPER
FLAGG

2026 NBA Rookie of the Year · #1 Overall Pick
Newport, Maine → Dallas, Texas

#1
Overall Pick · 2025 Draft
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The Journey
Newport to the NBA
The Journey
Newport to the NBA
DIRIGO. I lead.
From the smallest town in Maine to the biggest stage in the NBA.
Beyond the Court

Rookie of the Year was just the beginning of a larger story. Each step forward isn’t merely about the scoreboard; it’s about raising the level of the game itself, inspiring those who watch, and shaping a legacy that will resonate far beyond the court.

HESI

Signature Footwear
by New Balance

FuelCell Midsole
Engineered Knit Upper
Multidirectional Traction
TPU Heel Counter
Engineered Knit Upper
External TPU Heel Counter
FuelCell Midsole
Multidirectional Traction
Built for the Hesi

Hesi Low v2

Cooper Flagg · “Clay Ash” colorway

Engineered for the split-second openings the quickest players create — sudden cuts, hard stops, instant acceleration.

  • Full-length FuelCell midsole — responsive, springy cushioning end to end.
  • Engineered knit upper — breathable, lightweight lockdown.
  • Multidirectional traction — radiates from the ball of the foot for sharp cuts.
  • External TPU heel counter — locked-in heel stability.
$119.99 USD
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First Overall Pick
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2025 NBA Draft

The number one selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, taken by the Dallas Mavericks.

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ROOKIE
OF THE YEAR
21.0
PPG
Points per game in his rookie season — most by a Mavericks rookie since Dirk.
6.7
RPG
Rebounds per game. Elite two-way production from his first night in the league.
4.5
APG
Assists per game. The playmaking instinct that sets him apart from every other rookie.
47%
FG%
Field goal percentage. Efficient from everywhere on the floor in year one.
The Journey

From Pine
to Parquet

Every step. Every decision. Every mile from Newport to the NBA.

2004
Born in
Newport, ME
Population 1,000. The smallest place that produced the biggest name.
2022–24
Duke
University
ACC Freshman of the Year. Proved himself against the best before turning professional.
June 2025
#1 Overall
Draft Pick
Selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks. The franchise's next era begins.
2025–26
Dallas
Mavericks
21.0 PPG · 6.7 RPG · 4.5 APG. Immediately one of the most complete players in the league.
2026
Rookie of
the Year
Unanimous. The North Star arrives. Dirigo.