Cooper Flagg: Chris Paul’s Scouting Report
- Veteran NBA point guard Chris Paul said he was as surprised as anyone when the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft lottery last month.
- Attention quickly turned to Cooper Flagg, the highly touted prospect expected to be the Mavericks' No.
- I've been in the gym with him a couple times and whatnot," Paul said.
Chris Paul didn’t see the Mavericks’ NBA Draft lottery win coming, and he shared his insights on the unexpected outcome. The veteran guard’s reaction highlights the unpredictable nature of the draft process. Paul, who also saw his former team, the Spurs, land in the top four, has already spent time with projected No. 1 pick, Cooper Flagg. The early scouting report from Paul, who worked out with the young prospect, gives an exclusive look at Flagg’s game. News Directory 3 provides in-depth coverage of these developments. What aspects of Flagg’s game impressed Paul most? Discover what’s next in the NBA draft conversation.
Chris Paul Reacts to Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Draft Lottery Win
Updated June 06, 2025
Veteran NBA point guard Chris Paul said he was as surprised as anyone when the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft lottery last month. The unexpected outcome sparked lively chatter among Paul and his friends, especially since his former team, the San Antonio Spurs, also secured a top-four pick.
Attention quickly turned to Cooper Flagg, the highly touted prospect expected to be the Mavericks’ No. 1 overall selection. Paul has already had a chance to see Flagg’s skills firsthand.
“I’m in L.A. right now, and Cooper flagg has been out there. I’ve been in the gym with him a couple times and whatnot,” Paul said.